Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LICSW/LMHC)

Community Health Connections • Fitchburg, MA

8h • $34 - $42

About The Position

Community Health Connections is hiring a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician for its new Fitchburg site, anticipated to open in February 2027. The role is based in an integrated primary care setting at a community health center serving people regardless of income or insurance status, including underserved and unhoused populations.

Under the supervision of the Director of BH, the clinician provides psychosocial evaluations and assessments, diagnostic services, counseling and therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management. The clinician collaborates with mental health and medical providers and trainees involved in related therapeutic and patient-care activities. The work includes treatment planning and follow-up, referrals and coordination with community resources, maintaining clinical records, and contributing to outreach, education, consultation, and supervision activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC).
• Clinical experience is required.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
• Familiarity with psychological testing and skills in interviewing and psychological or developmental evaluation.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient-care services in the area of expertise, and of clinical operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability when coping with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to evaluate therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of social and vocational rehabilitation principles and methods as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or trilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families; prepare treatment and discharge plans and follow-up care programs; provide crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
• Collect patient information through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and observational techniques; assess findings to identify problems and determine appropriate treatment or referrals.
• Consult with mental health and medical staff regarding therapeutic and casework services, and refer clients to appropriate service agencies.
• Provide or arrange therapeutic interventions for patients or clients in crisis or with serious mental health or substance abuse problems.
• Refer clients to social service agencies for financial assistance and other services; may visit patients and families at home to provide counseling and outreach.
• Follow up to assess the reliability of treatment and modify the method or degree of therapy when indicated.
• Maintain case files, referrals, and related treatment documentation; prepare documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings and keep patient information current to support appropriate care.
• Consult with legal and treatment agencies and individuals about patient or client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Plan and facilitate community outreach and education activities; may represent or serve as a liaison to community organizations and schools.
• Provide clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students or interns, as appropriate, and offer consultation to other patient-care professionals.
• Perform administrative functions as appropriate, including monitoring budgets, preparing reports and correspondence, participating in research, and proposing program policy or procedure changes.
• Provide teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals on handling or referring matters appropriately.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the health center’s mission, values, and standards.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• 401(k) match.
• Three weeks of vacation for salaried employees and personal time for eligible employees.
• Sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, cell phone service, computer purchases, gym memberships, electronics, and other items.
• College Tuition Rewards and CMEs.
• Company events and activities, including an annual cookout, holiday party, health and wellness events, Lunch & Learns, and team building.
• EyeMed Vision Care Program.
• Accident and cancer insurance.
• Educational development reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level