Behavioral Health Clinician

RFK Community Alliance•Lancaster, MA

14h•$65,510 - $75,270

About The Position

Join a passionate team dedicated to healing and growth as a Behavioral Health Clinician , delivering high-quality individual, family, and group therapy to a thoughtfully managed caseload. RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience. At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

Requirements

Minimum of one year of post masters clinical experience
Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work required

Responsibilities

Approach colleagues and all job-related activities from a perspective that recognizes and honors diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Conduct timely, competent, and efficient diagnostic assessments with the client and his/her family to include family and developmental history, socio-economic assessment, substance abuse evaluation, and medical/psychiatric history.
Additional assessment tools, such as the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS) or the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC), will be utilized as dictated by the client’s needs or requirements of their individual health insurance.
Collect information relevant to the client’s life functioning through contact with the school, previous treatment providers, social service agencies, or other relevant collaterals.
Evaluate each case in terms of whether additional referrals either within the practice or to outside practitioners for additional services are necessary.
With family consent the Clinician shall assist in making these referrals.
Involve all relevant individuals when developing the treatment plan and shall base such a plan on principles that strengthen success including: comprehensive and tailored to the client’s individual needs; involvement of the family in all aspects of the planning and delivery of services; responsive to cultural, racial, and ethnic differences; and integrating whenever possible the full spectrum of service needs.
Provide regular individual, family and/or group therapy to clients based on a clearly defined, collaborative treatment plan and conducted based on accepted principles of goal oriented treatment.
When required shall provide additional therapy and/or consultation sessions as needed during times of crisis to assist the client and family in stabilization.
Therapists who are licensed psychologists will also provide psychological assessment to clients, including but not limited to cognitive testing, personality assessment, and projective testing.
Maintain complete and thorough case documentation in accordance with the Client Records Procedures outlined in the Behavioral Health Policy Manual.
Maintain regular contact with families and assist in the process of guardianship when necessary. collateral providers to inform them of the client’s progress and treatment needs.
The Clinician will assist The Clinician will provide written updates to the consulting psychiatrist and clinical psychiatric nurse specialist.
Discharge planning shall occur between the Therapist, client, and, when appropriate, the client’s family and shall take into consideration the emotional, social, educational, and psychiatric needs of the client.
The Clinician shall make appropriate community referrals as needed
Meet regularly with the Clinical Director for supervision and shall keep the Director informed regarding critical case issues as well as questions or concerns with community sites where treatment is being provided.
Maintain after hours on call availability to his/her caseload for emergency situations.
The Clinician will ensure that if not available that adequate and appropriate backup on call coverage has been secured.
Attend trainings, lectures, and courses as indicated, as part of professional development and shall maintain current and appropriate licensure.
The Clinician shall maintain CANS assessment certification.
Participate in performance quality improvement efforts that include but are not limited to timely and accurate completion of identified workflows and documentation measures outlined in the agency PQI plan and divisional goal plans.
Meet weekly for supervision with Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, challenges, and professional development

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off
Holiday Pay
Educational Assistance
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan with generous employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
$5,000 Sign-On Incentive! This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $5,000 in your first year of employment. You will receive $1,000 after 3 months; $1,000 after 6 months; $3,000 after 12 months.