About the position
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services.
- Complete diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.
- Engage client in safety/crisis planning.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated.
- Assess eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences.
- Complete treatment plans including client's strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards.
- Conduct eligibility screenings and comprehensive intake and follow up assessments.
- Conduct client evaluations including bio-psychosocial assessment, diagnostic formulation, and initial treatment plan recommendations.
- Meet with clients to provide individual counseling and assist clients in attaining treatment goals.
- Write treatment plans including client's strengths with behaviorally based goals and objectives.
- Document service delivery in accordance with department standards and progress of goals and objectives in progress notes.
- Refer clients to resources with and outside CHL.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Develop a training plan to enhance professional growth.
- Participate in utilization management and assist in re-accreditation processes.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field).
- 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.
- Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a clinical environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health or addiction is preferred.
- Clinical expertise specific to adults with substance use conditions and co-occurring severe and persistent mental illness.
Benefits
- Signing bonus available.
- Full time, part time and per diem positions available.
