Clinician, Team Fourteen

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Beverly, MA

24d • $55,194 - $76,294

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. Job Description: Sign on bonus up to $2400 for independently licensed clinicans (pro-rated for part time) The Clinician provides short term in-home individual and family therapy to youth with current or historic substance use needs using an evidence-based model called A-CRA, a skills-based treatment that addresses behavioral health needs, family dynamics and community engagement. They help youth served reduce use of substances from a harm reduction perspective, increase connections to community resources and improve quality of his or her support network. They will complete all necessary outcome tools and collect data as needed to ensure fidelity to the model and increase probability of positive outcomes for the youth and their families.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field required.
• The individual must have experience and training in working with youth and their families, including training in family therapy.
• A working knowledge of computers and ability to complete documentation electronically is required.
• In addition the ability to complete written documentation timely and effectively.
• Must be able and willing to transport persons served. As such, all qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Travel and an ability to meet persons served in a variety of outreach settings is required.

Nice To Haves

• Independent license (LICSW, LMHC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prevention Education: facilitates prevention education activities via classroom presentations, assemblies, campaigns, etc. that address youth substance abuse, suicide prevention and other topics related to mental health.
• Administration: attendance at minimum weekly 1:1 supervision and other supervision/meetings as requested; checks agency email daily and is available by phone during the day; keeps essential program tracking logs up to date; submits required paperwork as scheduled and requested; regularly submits and tracks outcomes measurements; conducts satisfaction surveys as needed.
• Public Representation: serves as a representative for the division, program, and stakeholders through the following venues as assigned; community and school health fairs, focus groups, coalitions, and other special initiatives to increase advocacy for attention to youth substance abuse and/or promote the program and stakeholders.
• Provide In-Home Therapy to families in outreach settings including the family's home or another community location, utilizing the ACRA model of treatment for substance abuse.
• Maintains fidelity to the model to ensure best practice and maximize positive outcomes for the youth and family.
• Support families in identifying clear treatment goals and work in collaboration with assigned paraprofessionals to carry out interventions.
• Collaborate, as appropriate, with other providers and natural supports of families served.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation to reflect services provided.
• Person carries a caseload as assigned.
• Meet standards as established by performance specifications for the Tower Foundation Grant.
• Build and adjust schedule as necessary to meet the needs of persons served.
• Afternoon/evening hours are required.
• Situations may arise where staff may need to schedule and hold appointments on weekends based upon the needs of the families served.
• Exempt staff are required to be available by telephone from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the business week.
• Must uphold and practice a strength-based, trauma-informed perspective when working with youth and families
• Must undergo and complete ACRA certification within 90 days from hire

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees