LICSW / LMHC

Element Care•Boston, MA

3h•$69,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Psychotherapist provides behavioral health services to clients at assigned sites, including nursing home settings. The role delivers care to a caseload referred by site Primary Care clinicians and behavioral health APRNs, and consults with the Interdisciplinary Team regarding behavioral health issues. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekend or holiday hours. The position involves frequent local travel and requires passing a fit test. A mask is required where a tight respirator seal is critical, so facial hair must not interfere with the seal.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
License to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an LICSW or LMHC.
At least 2–5 years of experience practicing psychotherapy.
Evidence of competence in evaluation and treatment of older adults, including psychotherapy, crisis evaluations, and consultation to caregivers.
At least 1 year of experience with elders.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to pass a fit test; facial hair must not interfere with a tight respirator seal where a mask is required.
COVID vaccine required.

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations and provide individual and group psychotherapy to clients, as well as behavioral health consultation to other disciplines.
Serve as a role model for professional relationships, effective communication, and teamwork.
Perform routine and urgent psychiatric evaluations.
Develop clinically appropriate behavioral health treatment plans emphasizing relational, behavioral, and affective functioning.
Implement evidence-based and best-practice psychotherapeutic interventions.
Monitor clients’ responses to interventions and adjust plans as necessary.
Document interventions and their rationale and responses in the EHR.
Provide behavioral health consultation and support to the Interdisciplinary Team to help team members integrate psychiatric concepts and skills into care delivery.
Participate in Behavioral Health program projects to enhance clinical practice, teamwork, and program development.
Cover for Behavioral Health colleagues when needed.
Perform other duties as required.