Clinician, FFS-Geriatrics, Mixed Shifts, Worcester.

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

2d•$30 - $53

About The Position

Joining UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink (CHL) makes you part of a team doing work that is often life changing for those we serve. We provide high-quality behavioral health care services to individuals, couples, and families that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. CHL has been a leader in central and north Worcester County for over four decades in providing care to those facing mental illness, homelessness and substance use and recovery. Everyone Is a Caregiver 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 20,000 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. Provides outpatient diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapeutic treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, couple, and group therapy; provides consultation and educational services to community groups and agencies in a manner which respects diversity.

Requirements

Clinician III: Masters 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.
Clinician IV: Masters degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist
For Substance Abuse Outpatient: Must have a current valid US-issued drivers license and a registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients
Ability to perform diagnostic and risk assessments using current accepted tools and best practices to determine appropriate level of care
Can develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented, measurable, and appropriate for the identified level of care
Able to effectively implement the P.A. and U.M. process and advocate for optimal client care
Clinical expertise specific to the target population with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations
Must be able to pass a CORI background check

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical treatment to adults, children and adolescents as represented in the caseload through: a) Diagnostic evaluations and screenings b) Crisis/emergency assessment and intervention c) Treatment planning and assessment d) Individual, group, couple and family therapy
Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment and planning conferences
Consults with area schools, doctors, individuals, and other social service agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services and case management
Maintains client records and administrative records consistent with Center policy
Attends administrative staff meetings as required
Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required
Participates in required trainings
Performs other related job duties.
Coordinate and develop treatment plans per Department of Developmental Disabilities ISP or IEP regulations as required
Provide therapy and/or crisis assessment and planning in the community as required by the DDS contract
Participates as a member of the STEP team consistent with the Coordinated Specialty Care model
Maintains documentation consistent with BSAS requirements
Using identified procedures for the program, ensures random drug screening is completed consistent with BSAS requirements
Provides written reports to probation consistent with BSAS requirements.
May need to transport clients in a personal vehicle
Complies with established division and program policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and trainings as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Maintains confidentiality.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.