Clinician (LICSW/LMHC), Primary Care for Collaborative Care Program

Northeast Behavioral Health • Lynnfield, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. The position is for a part-time Clinician (LICSW/LMHC) in the Primary Care for Collaborative Care Program at Beth Israel Lahey Health. The role involves working in primary care settings that serve individuals with behavioral health and mental health challenges. The collaborative care model embeds behavioral health clinicians into primary care offices, making them an essential part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinicians will partner with providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and substance abuse by identifying, triaging, and managing patients. They provide short-term therapy using a range of evidence-based treatment modalities. The ideal candidate is collaborative and flexible with strong, proactive communication skills and the ability to work independently while making a difference in the lives of the clients we serve.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or other directly-related Human Service discipline.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records prior to initial evaluation to familiarize with the patient's history to perform a thorough, quality assessment.
• Assess patients for behavioral health disorders and the continuum of substance use disorders, including use, abuse and/or dependence.
• Utilize clinical skills in brief treatment approaches such as: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Behavioral Activation and Psycho-Education.
• In collaboration with the primary care treatment team, design behavioral health treatment plans of care based on patient needs and overall assessment.
• Design and execute effective behavioral health and substance use education curricula classes for staff and other providers.
• Complete all clinical documentation within expected timeframes and in compliance with organization policies.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn insurance standards for both commercial insurances and Mass Health products.
• Develop supervision plan with supervisor and meet on a regular basis to discuss clinical, organizational, and agency issues and review performance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, visitors, external providers, regulatory bodies, and the broader health care community.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $3000 for independently licensed clinicians (pro-rated for part time).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree