SBHC Therapist
About The Position
This position is Full Time, split between Connery and Ford Elementary Schools in Lynn, MA. The role involves being part of a diverse team that provides accessible and quality behavioral health care for children & adolescents in a school setting. It requires collaborating with school staff including teachers, social workers, adjustment counselors and school leadership to provide supportive, culturally aware, and trauma-informed care to children and adolescents. The position is also passionate about social justice and providing empowering and affirming care on an integrated team. It offers opportunities for professional growth, including potential for loan repayment/salary supplement, funding for license renewals, and continuing education opportunities. The role values work-life balance with a generous amount of time off, including all school holidays, breaks, and 22 days off during the summer. It is committed to strengthening clinical skills with individual and group supervision and ongoing specialized training. The position is part of a collaborative, mission-driven team where the employee's voice and perspective is valued and encouraged.
Requirements
- Must be licensed or license eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Psychology, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC). If not yet independently licensed, clinical supervision and support will be provided toward your licensure.
- Doctoral or master’s degree, with commensurate practicum, internship, and post graduate work focused clinical mental health practice.
- Experience in treating patients from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds who experience a range of mental health challenges
- Experience consulting and/or collaborating with the various agencies that provide care and support in the community for children and families
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in participating in quality improvement activities and program development helpful.
Responsibilities
- Create patient-centered treatment plans, provide ongoing treatment, and case management services, and assess patient’s ongoing clinical needs and progress.
- Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial diagnostic evaluations with patients.
- Provide a team-oriented approach to patient care and fully participate in integrating behavioral health care with primary care.
- Engage in collaborative crisis management services in urgent situations.
Benefits
- Potential for loan repayment/salary supplement
- Funding for license renewals
- Continuing education opportunities
- All school holidays, breaks, and 22 days off during the summer
- Individual and group supervision
- Ongoing specialized training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
