Clinician-Family Support & Stabilization, 37.5 -Days

UMass Memorial Health • Leominster, MA

20h • $64,646 - $99,653

About The Position

The Family Support and Stabilization team provides strength-based services to families, children, and youth under 21 years old who have significant behavioral health needs and are identified by the Department of Children and Families or the Department of Mental Health. Services include clinical, family and youth support as well as parenting classes. The therapist, in collaboration with Family/Youth Support Workers, provides intense and flexible family therapy in the home/community setting with the purpose of improving the youth and family’s functioning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Satisfactory CORI background check.
• Current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company
• Master’s degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field).
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes.
• Satisfactory CORI background check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts eligibility screenings and comprehensive intake and follow up assessments to assess eligibility, gather clinical information, and inform treatment planning.
• Conducts client evaluations including bio-psychosocial assessment, diagnostic formulation, and initial treatment plan recommendations.
• Meets with clients to provide individual counseling and assist clients in attaining treatment goals.
• Writes treatment plans including client’s strengths with behaviorally based goals and objectives . Documents service delivery in accordance with department standards and progress of goals and objectives in progress notes.  Refers clients to resources with and outside CHL
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions. Recognize and seek consultation as needed. Develop a training plan to enhance professional growth.
• Participates in utilization management, employs Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, and assists as needed in re-accreditation processes.
• Builds working relationships with agencies and organizations in support of clients’ recovery to facilitate referrals and care coordination.
• Works closely with MMAT clinical team (Recovery Coach, Nurse, and Psychiatrist) to coordinate client services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees