Day Treatment Clinician

Mill St•Leominster, MA

About The Position

Under supervision, the Day Treatment Clinician provides psychosocial evaluation and assessment, diagnostic services, counseling and therapy, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and case management in an integrated, multidisciplinary primary care setting at a community health center. The clinician works collaboratively with mental health and medical providers and trainees involved in patient care. The role includes providing individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate; developing treatment plans; supporting case management and discharge planning; and providing therapeutic crisis stabilization. The clinician evaluates patient needs, coordinates referrals and community resources, monitors treatment outcomes, and maintains clinical documentation throughout each client’s participation in day treatment. The position may also involve community outreach, clinical supervision or training, administrative activities, and consultation with staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), equivalent license, or licensure pending as documented by a temporary license.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
Ability to observe, assess, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Knowledge of clinical social work and mental health counseling competencies, principles, methods, procedures, ethics, and standards.
Interviewing and psychological or developmental evaluation skills.
Knowledge of clinical operations and compliance guidelines.
Familiarity with and ability to collaborate with community mental health resources.
Ability to maintain emotional stability during crisis or emergency situations.
Strong interpersonal skills, including engaging and redirecting group members and working effectively with a wide range of people 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 stressful situations.
Ability to evaluate therapeutic progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights in Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead and train staff or students as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate; prepare treatment plans and provide case management, discharge planning, and crisis stabilization services.
Gather patient information through interviews, case histories, psychological assessments, and observation; evaluate findings and determine appropriate treatment approaches or referrals.
Consult with supervisors and behavioral health or medical staff regarding therapeutic and case management services.
Arrange or provide therapeutic interventions for clients who need crisis stabilization or a change in level of care, including clients with acute mental health needs or active substance use disorders.
Refer clients to community and social service agencies for financial assistance and other needed services.
Use outcome measurements to evaluate progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Maintain client case files and clinical documentation from intake through discharge, including closing treatment plans for clients completing day treatment or transitioning to outpatient behavioral health services.
Maintain relationships with referral partners and collaborate with outside providers and agencies regarding client records, rights, and responsibilities.
Participate in community outreach and education activities as appropriate; serve as a liaison to community organizations and schools when applicable.
Provide clinical supervision to master’s-level therapists or graduate social work students and interns, or provide education and consultation to patient-care professionals, when appropriate.
Perform administrative tasks as appropriate, including group preparation, scheduling assistance, chart audits, utilization review, and outreach to referral sources.
Participate in weekly clinical supervision, twice-monthly group supervision, staff meetings, morning rounds, and multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and in-service training to staff when required.
Explain the Day Treatment program to new clients.
Demonstrate commitment to the health center’s mission, values, and standards.
Perform other related or miscellaneous duties as required or assigned.