Clinical Social Worker - Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

3d • $68,224 - $103,230 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health clinician is an integral member of the Behavioral Health department at Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, providing direct mental health and substance abuse assessment and psychotherapy services to health center patients and community residents. Services include urgent care assessments, brief interventions, short- and long-term psychotherapy, and mind-body stabilization interventions. The clinician works with children, adolescents, families, and adults, and participates in departmental activities, administrative responsibilities, urgent and emergency care, and outreach. The clinician collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team to support behavioral health outcomes.

This is a hybrid position involving clinic-based and remote home-based work. Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center is a licensed Brigham and Women's Hospital health center providing multidisciplinary care to patients in Jamaica Plain and surrounding Boston neighborhoods. The center's services include primary care, specialty care, and behavioral health, and its programs address health equity and the health of individuals, families, and the community.

The role provides evaluation and treatment, coordinates care with health center providers and other involved professionals, supports urgent and emergency behavioral health needs, and provides referrals when appropriate. Administrative duties include attending clinical and staff meetings, completing clinical documentation and related records and reports on time, following clinic procedures and protocols, and meeting the annual visit requirement determined in the contract.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program or a master's degree in a related field of study.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Knowledge of general psychological theory and clinical practice, including trauma, mind-body approaches, and substance abuse and addiction.
• Ability to bring a health equity perspective to behavioral health clinical work.
• Knowledge of community resources in mental health and substance abuse.
• Cultural humility and sensitivity to different cultures and lifestyles.
• For Social Worker I: 0–1 year of clinical experience in a medical setting and a state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license; LCSW hires must obtain LICSW licensure within 12 months of eligibility to sit for the LICSW exam.
• For Social Worker II: 2–3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting and a state Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license.
• For Behavioral Health Counselor II: a master's degree in a related field, a state Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license, and 3–5 years of related experience.
• For Behavioral Health Counselor II: demonstrated ability to work successfully with people from varied backgrounds and lifestyles through ongoing self-reflection and continual learning.
• For Behavioral Health Counselor II: experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous community mental health experience.
• Previous experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and their families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat children, teens, families, and adults, including psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, short- and long-term therapy, play therapy, couple therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and substance abuse counseling for adults.
• Assess treatment outcomes and provide or secure the most effective treatment for each patient's condition.
• Coordinate care for assigned clients with center-based providers and others involved in their care.
• Respond to patient needs and staff Behavioral Health Live Service screenings for new patients, including urgent and emergency care requests; take on new cases as needed.
• Refer patients to community therapy resources or higher levels of clinical care when appropriate.
• Work with community agencies, as time permits, to provide consultation, in-service education, and assistance with case finding.
• Serve as a liaison between the health center, area agencies, and medical providers within the health center.
• Screen patients and families as part of the Behavioral Health Live Service.
• Participate in weekly family/child and adult clinical team meetings, monthly clinic-wide staff meetings, and quarterly educational meetings.
• Complete client records, statistics, billing, reports, and correspondence in a timely manner; close clinical documentation within five business days and complete emergency Behavioral Health Live assessments on the day of the visit.
• Follow procedures for urgent care, patient flow, new case assignments, termination, and other required patient contact.
• Provide the number of visits per year determined in the contract and follow clinic and department procedures and protocols.

Benefits

• A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible non-MGB employees with LICSW or LMHC credentials.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials and premiums, as applicable.
• Bonuses, as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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