Independently Licensed Psychotherapist - (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. • Worcester, MA

1d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Independently Licensed Psychotherapist provides outpatient mental and behavioral health services to patients of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, based at its Worcester health center. The role provides brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment, and evaluation, and works as a member of a clinical practice team in collaboration with other team members to provide patient care.

The psychotherapist coordinates individual patient care and supports patients and families in self-management using evidence-based approaches as part of a team-based model. The role also participates in health center projects addressing specific patient population needs, consults with medical providers and other health center programs, and provides patient advocacy, outreach, and community education as appropriate. The position requires maintaining documentation and following departmental patient-care protocols, as well as performing other duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor, including attending requested meetings and trainings.

The health center describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive of teamwork, accountability, respect, and employee growth and development. The role supports a work environment responsive to a diverse staff and patient population and contributes to a positive, professional team aligned with the organization's mission.

Requirements

• Hold a current, active Massachusetts license to practice as an LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Have experience providing therapy to patients of all ages, from pediatric through adult.
• Have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental and behavioral health psychotherapy to health center patients.
• Provide brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment, and evaluation.
• Serve on the clinical practice team and collaborate with other team members in providing patient care.
• Coordinate care for individual patients and support patients and families in self-management through evidence-based, team-based approaches.
• Engage in health center projects focused on the needs of specific patient populations.
• Maintain required paperwork and documentation in accordance with department and health center policies and protocols.
• Consult with medical providers and other health center programs regarding mental and behavioral health issues.
• Provide patient advocacy, outreach, and education in the community as appropriate.
• Adhere to departmental patient-care protocols.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor, including attending requested department, health center, and outside meetings or trainings.
• Support a work environment responsive and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and patient population.
• Contribute to a positive and professional team that supports the health center's mission.

Benefits

• Medical insurance begins on the first day of employment; the health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums, with coverage for individuals and most family types.
• Generous time-off packages.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed