Therapist - Salaried Clinician

Cape Cod Healthcare•Barnstable, MA

7d•$66,872 - $86,944

About The Position

The clinician shall provide psycho-diagnostic assessment and treatment to Behavioral Health patients within the provision of behavioral health services. Provides Behavioral Health Services that meet the needs of the patients and community serviced by the agency and is skilled in establishing and maintaining effective professional and therapeutic relationships. Performs psychosocial evaluations and documentation and provides psychotherapeutic interventions that are appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural and ethnic background, medical status and functional ability. Documents all patient related activity in a timely manner and according to agency policy and legal and ethical standards. Performs all administrative tasks related to his/her job assignments and other designated administrative tasks in timely manner. Provides psychotherapy for patients, families and groups, and consults other professionals as needed. Participates in clinical utilization review and interdisciplinary team sessions as needed, for the purpose of assisting in patient assessment, development and revision of treatment goals, and discharge planning. In conjunction with the client(s) and a multidisciplinary treatment team, completes treatment plans in a timely manner, continually evolving the treatment plan to reflect the changing clinical needs of the client and the treatment. Assists in planning and evaluation sessions with the organization which focus on program development, organization and innovation. Participates in regular clinical supervision. Consults with medical director, program manager and colleagues when clinical decisions regarding risk arise. Participates in seminars, workshops or other community education programs as required to maintain professional licensure. Participates in training sessions. Delivers care in accordance with appropriate standards of care and practice, including patient rights and protection of confidentiality (e.g. DPH, HIPAA). Complies with program policies and procedures. Acts as a resource to the staff where services are rendered. Supports quality improvement activities for Cape Cod Human Services. Demonstrates appropriate professional judgment and effective use of time. Acts as a resource for clinical and procedural expertise to other staff members through mutual consultation. Works cooperatively within the Revenue Cycle Management process to keep client accounts current. Provides timely responses to requests for credentialing and paneling documentation and works collaboratively with Cape Cod Human Services in regards to eligibility. Performs other work related duties as assigned/requested by manager. Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management Engages and commits to the organization's culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence

Requirements

Master's degree or doctoral level required in a Behavioral Health Field.
Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
Current and valid independent license Doctorate in Professional Psychology (PsyD) or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PhD) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current and valid independent license (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current and valid LCSW license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and obtain independent licensure within (5) years of the position.
Must take the LICSW licensing exam within 6 months of completion of the required clinical and supervision hours, whichever occurs first
Current and valid Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current and valid Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mental Health Counselor pursuing post-master's clinical supervision hours who must obtain their LMHC or LMFT licensure in Massachusetts within 36 months of date of hire.
Masters Level Mental health counselors must pass their clinical boards with the National Board of Clinical Counselors exam (NBCC) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE) to be considered.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years' experience in an Outpatient Mental Health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide psycho-diagnostic assessment and treatment to Behavioral Health patients
Perform psychosocial evaluations and documentation
Provide psychotherapeutic interventions appropriate to the client's background
Document all patient related activity in a timely manner
Perform administrative tasks related to job assignments
Provide psychotherapy for patients, families and groups
Participate in clinical utilization review and interdisciplinary team sessions
Complete treatment plans in a timely manner
Assist in planning and evaluation sessions
Participate in regular clinical supervision
Participate in seminars, workshops or other community education programs
Deliver care in accordance with appropriate standards of care and practice
Comply with program policies and procedures
Act as a resource to the staff where services are rendered
Support quality improvement activities
Demonstrate appropriate professional judgment and effective use of time
Act as a resource for clinical and procedural expertise to other staff members
Work cooperatively within the Revenue Cycle Management process
Provide timely responses to requests for credentialing and paneling documentation
Perform other work related duties as assigned/requested by manager
Challenge current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management
Engage and commit to the organization's culture of continuous improvement