Mental Health Counselor

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center•Lawrence, MA

1d•$45,000 - $47,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The GLFHC Behavioral Health Team is currently seeking an experienced Mental Health Counselor. Under the supervision of a LICSW, this role works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, provides consultation to the clinical site team, and provides individual and group counseling to GLFHC patients referred by primary care clinicians.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from an accredited program.
Bilingual, English and Spanish.
BLS Certification.
Massachusetts Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certification.

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison between patients, family members, and the healthcare team.
Educates patients and their families about behavioral health treatment, explaining it clearly and concisely with sensitivity to the patient's understanding, culture, age, and language.
Documents all teaching materials given to patients or family members, including their response, comprehension, and need for further follow-up.
Reviews patient's biopsychosocial history upon referral from the care team and completes the assessment and care plan.
Maintains accurate and timely records according to policy.
Provides short-term individual, group, and family intervention.
Collaborates with community behavioral health providers in the coordination of behavioral health care.
Develops and facilitates support groups as determined by patient/client need, interest, and team member recommendation.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including children, couples, families, and adults.
Collaborates with GLFHC clinical staff and administration to develop and maintain referral resources throughout the service area.
Refers patients to services within GLFHC and to other community agencies.
Develops a working relationship with leaders and community agencies, representing GLFHC at meetings as indicated.
Demonstrates clinical competence and professional commitment by adhering to established standards of practice and utilizing appropriate scientific principles.
Develops and maintains systems for patient educational materials and staff.
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities related to individual, team, and organizational performance improvement.
Travels between sites as required.
Collaborates with designated behavioral health professionals for patient care and regular case review.