Fee For Service Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC)

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

9d•$39 - $44

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician I is responsible for providing client evaluation & assessment, facilitating group and individual therapy, providing evidenced based therapeutic intervention, developing and implementing outpatient treatment plans, and completing all necessary documentation in medical records, as required by payers, in locations such as outpatient clinic offices, schools, telehealth, or in the community, as indicated for people with psychiatric conditions, behavioral health needs, and substance/addiction disorders.

Requirements

Familiar with behavioral health, substance/addiction disorders and psychiatric conditions
Experienced in use of evidenced based practices
Experienced in use of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of and understanding of participatory planning techniques
Experienced in use of crisis intervention techniques
Familiar with managed care practices and medical necessity criteria
Experienced in use of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, and other resources
Knowledge of available community resources and alternative levels of care
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge and understanding of Code of Ethics
Proven ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an outpatient or similar behavioral health (mental health or substance use) setting.
A Master’s degree in appropriate clinical field is required.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
CPR required within two weeks of hire
CPSS required
LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LADC I, or LMFT in state of service is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants.
CANS certified preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct intake evaluations and on-going assessment to develop treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions.
Provide direct therapeutic interventions and support services, in person and by telehealth, to clients, using evidenced-based practices.
Maintain a caseload of clients, with an appropriate frequency of interventions, that supports divisional/clinic productivity requirements.
Serve on the Multidisciplinary Team for Utilization Reviews, as directed.
Provide clinical consultation, when needed.
Ensure recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations.
Participate in regular Quality Improvement and Utilization Review activities consistent with the Behavioral Health Division’s policies and practices.
Coordinate treatment and care with other providers, as appropriate.
Work as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.
Participate in educational trainings, as needed.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contracted payor requirements.
Communicate and network with community providers and collaterals to increased access to care/promote ambulatory care.
Provide services to children, adults, families, and/or groups.
Provide after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff.
Travels within MA to various locations, as necessary.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.