Behavioral Health Clinician- Center for Young Children and Families

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Center for Young Children and Families (CYAF) outpatient facility in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our CYAF provides comprehensive mental health care to families with children under 5 years of age experiencing behavior problems, anxiety, depression, stress and trauma, attachment difficulties, and parenting challenges. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team such as primary care providers, medical specialists, medication providers, community agencies, schools, and other members of the care team, we deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that supports both mental health and overall wellness. The Behavioral Health Clinician role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful psychotherapeutic treatment while collaborating across disciplines to help patients and families achieve measurable treatment goals. Clinicians bring master's-level expertise in behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic modalities, developmental stages, cultural competence, ethical practice, and treatment planning to a collaborative outpatient environment.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another pre-professional clinical degree
• Behavioral Health Clinician I: Minimum one-year clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting. Equivalent experience in a Master’s level internship setting may be considered.
• Independent license eligible. “Independent license eligible” is defined as an individual who has earned a Master’s Degree in a clinical field and who is eligible to become independently licensed within a given time frame, but needs to accrue qualifying work hours, clinical supervision hours, and/or a passing score on an independent licensure exam. The BHC-I is expected to obtain independent licensure by three (3) years after graduation from a clinical Master’s program (if hired within two (2) years after graduation), or one (1) year from date of hire (if graduation occurred more than two (2) years prior to date of hire). Exceptions, such as based on delayed work history after graduation, work history without qualifying clinical supervision, or other reasons, may be granted at the discretion of Program leadership.
• Behavioral Health Clinician II: Three or more years of experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings.
• Independent licensure: LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker); In some work settings, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) may be permissible
• Masters Degree (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Independent licensure: LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker); In some work settings, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) may be permissible

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally informed and culturally sensitive behavioral health treatment to patients, couples, and families.
• Conduct comprehensive, age-specific clinical assessments, including evaluation of presenting concerns, relevant history, and current mental status.
• Develop collaborative, behaviorally specific treatment plans with patients and families, including measurable treatment goals.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, medical specialists, medication providers, schools, community behavioral health agencies, and other service partners to coordinate treatment and support continuity of care.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation and provide information required by third-party payers to support reimbursement.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, training, program development, performance improvement activities, and other departmental initiatives.
• Contribute to professional and academic activities, including teaching or clinical supervision of interns and other clinicians when supported by the Clinical Supervisor, Practice Manager, or Medical Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable, Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous PTO for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level