Counselor

Community Health Connections•Leominster, MA

About The Position

Exciting New Opportunity- Day Treatment Clinician. Be a part of our new day treatment program- a great opportunity to shape services, collaborate with a dynamic team, and make a real impact in our community! Under supervision, clinician provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and/or case management services in an integrated, multi-disciplinary primary care setting, located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling or social work or similar degree
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license is a plus
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling including competencies, principles, methods, procedures, ethics, and standards
Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills
Knowledge of clinical operations and compliance guidelines
Familiarity as well as collaboration with community mental health resources
Ability to maintain emotional stability during crisis or emergent situations
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to engage and redirect group members as needed and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Strong verbal and written communication skills including creating, composing, and editing written materials
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ability to de-escalate in stressful situations
Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights in MA
Ability to lead and train staff and/or students, as needed

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients as appropriate to the position
Prepares treatment plans, and case management including discharge planning
Provides therapeutic crisis stabilization services as required
Collects data relating to patients through interview, case history, psychological assessments, and/or observational techniques
Evaluates data to identify root causes of problems and determines proper the appropriate therapeutic approach or referral to other providers, as appropriate
Consults with supervisor, or other behavioral health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or case management services
Refers clients to appropriate service agencies based on medical necessity
Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients requiring crisis stabilization or level of care change, specifically for those with acute Mental Health and/or active substance use disorder
Refers clients to appropriate community/social service agencies for financial assistance and/or other necessary services
Provide outcome measurements as required to evaluate treatment progress and adjust treatment plan as needed
Establishes and maintains all aspects of client case file including clinical documentation beginning at intake and throughout client discharge, including closing treatment plans for clients completing day treatment and/or transitioning to outpatient behavioral health services
Maintains relationships with referral partners
Collaborate with outside treatment providers agencies in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities while engaged in day treatment
Works alongside community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position
May serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools
If appropriate, provide clinical supervision to Master’s level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, and/or education or consulting services to other patient care professionals
As appropriate to the position, perform various administrative functions such as group preparation, assist with scheduling, chart audits for quality improvement, utilization review, and outreach to referral sources, etc.
Participate in weekly clinical supervision and twice monthly group supervision, attend staff meetings, morning rounds, and multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate to the role
Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and in-service training to staff, if/when required
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and commitment to the health center Mission, Values & Standards
Provide a description of Day Treatment to new clients
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required