Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician- Pediatrics

Community Health Center of Franklin County Inc•Greenfield, MA

1d•$62,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) is a core member of the integrated pediatric primary care team who provides assessment, consultation, and therapeutic intervention to address mental and behavioral health needs within the medical home, emphasizing brief intervention, timely access to care, and attention to health disparities. The BHC delivers brief, evidence-based interventions and, when appropriate, selective longer-term therapy for children from birth through transitional age and their families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctoral training in Psychology
Child clinical training with experience in behavioral health or medical settings
Current state licensure or supported pathway toward licensure
Proficiency in EHR documentation and care coordination

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or bicultural preferred
Brief, evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Strong assessment and consultation skills
Knowledge of pediatric medical and behavioral health conditions
Experience with interdisciplinary, trauma-informed care
Skills in engaging diverse populations and addressing health inequities

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health assessments, diagnosis clarification, and brief interventions
Deliver evidence-based therapy aligned with the primary care model
Provide same-day consultations and warm handoffs from primary care providers
Serve as a behavioral health consultant to pediatric providers and the care team
Collaborate with PCPs and CHWs on case review and integrated treatment planning
Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health, community-based services, and step-up care for complex cases
Incorporate a health equity lens into assessment and treatment, recognizing the impact of social, economic, and structural factors on child and family well-being
Partner with families experiencing barriers to care, including language, access, and systemic inequities
Participate in care management and quality improvement activities
Maintain timely EHR documentation and team communication
Manage a behavioral health pediatric population panel (up to 3,000 patients) providing direct services to a subset of patients based on clinical need within a population-based care model.
Complete 25–30 patient visits per week (approximately 60% clinical time)
Balance clinical work with consultation, documentation, meetings, and training