Behavioral Health Specialist (LICSW)

FENWAY HEALTH•Boston, MA

About The Position

Fenway Health is seeking a dynamic Behavioral Health Specialist to join our dedicated and interdisciplinary Behavioral Health team. This is a dynamic and fast-paced position that provides integrated services to Fenway Health medical patients, coordinates referrals to community resources, and supports Accountable Care Organization quality initiatives. This position is part of the Enhanced Care Team, providing outreach to patients who experience high medical acuity, significant behavioral health symptoms, and SDOH needs that prevent access to care. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience providing culturally competent behavioral health care to a diverse adult population including LGBTQ individuals, people of color, individuals with substance use issues, survivors of abuse, survivors of community violence, medically complex and vulnerable individuals, young adults, and older adults. In keeping with Fenway Health's dedication to provide care for the whole person, behavioral health is a fundamental part of our integrated primary care model. Our model of care is client-centered, collaborative, and multidisciplinary.

Requirements

LICSW
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to multitask required
Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. This includes engaging constructively with colleagues, patients, clients, and vendors in a manner that reflects professionalism, empathy, and cultural awareness, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics as defined by applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CBT, short-term interventions and mental health and substance abuse assessment and evaluation
Interest in or experience with LGBT and HIV issues
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be an effective team member
Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct behavioral health treatment to medical patients through a short-term, evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment model within the primary care setting
Responding to requests from primary care staff for routine and crisis interventions
Managing caseload while maintaining same-day or next-day appointment availability to respond to urgent needs related to diversion or crisis work
Informing patients about community resources and conducting outreach to encourage client utilization

Benefits

Generous paid time off including 3+ weeks of vacation, 9 sick days, and 11 paid holidays per year
Comprehensive and low-cost health and dental (100% employer contribution) insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
License fee reimbursement
Retirement plan with employer match
CEU program through The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Supervision, tuition reimbursement, in-service training, and professional development support
A team culture built on collaboration, learning, and sharing of expertise
Employee wellness program
competitive salaries
excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match
11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more