Therapist, Whole Health (Medical and Behavioral Health), Integrated Care Department - SIGN ON BONUS!

Center for Life Management•Derry, NH

15d•$67,000 - $71,000

About The Position

$5,000 sign on bonus for applicants who are hired for this position; 1/3 at hire, 1/3 at 6 months and 1/3 at 12 months of successful employment! Fulfill your purpose at CLM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bCS3JufXrPyr7SgiLrusQ Center for Life Management (CLM) provides the area's most comprehensive array of outpatient mental health services for Southern New Hampshire. Our Integrated Care Program is a fast growing highly innovative approach to whole healthcare that encompasses the integration of treatment modalities for mental and physical health needs. The Integrated Care team provides a full wrap-around care model that is necessary to support individuals with addressing both their significant mental and chronic physical health conditions. The Integrated Care Whole Health Clinician provides initial and ongoing diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis management to help client’s improve medical and mental health symptoms and behaviors that otherwise interfere with daily functioning and personal wellness goals. This is a full time, 35 or 40 hour per week position. Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties of the Integrated Care Behavioral and Physical Clinician.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in mental health field (social work, clinical mental health counseling, psychology etc.)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or licensed eligible master's level clinician preferred
Knowledge of chronic co-morbid physical health conditions and experience with medically complex individuals or willingness to learn.
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent situations
Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications
Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work
Ability to navigate an electronic health record
Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision
Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services
Demonstrate effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
The work will be performed in the community, client’s home, office or remotely via telehealth depending on the treatment objectives and interventions.
Manual dexterity is needed to use computers.
The ability to sit for extended periods of time is required.
Reliable internet access, transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required.

Responsibilities

Provide initial and ongoing individual diagnostic assessment that incorporates physical health diagnosis and symptoms to determine client’s strengths, needs, resources, and objectives
Formulate treatment plans that are collaborative with primary and specialty care specifying presenting problems, objectives, interventions, and desired outcomes
Complete assessments for eligibility determination for State funded services
Provide individual and group therapy in the office, community and/or remote via telehealth
Provide counseling support as deemed appropriate for the objectives, interventions and desired outcomes identified in the client’s treatment plan to develop, apply, and reinforce coping strategies to reduce and/or ameliorate symptoms and behaviors that interfere with functioning and goal achievement
Collaborates with families and supports by providing family training and counseling services as needed to educate natural supports and promote how to best encourage the client’s resiliency and recovery toward treatment goals
Provide psycho-education using the evidence-based practice of Integrated- Illness Management and Recovery (I-IMR) as needed to support goal and coping skill development
Provide crisis management and intervention when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community
Adhere to and uphold the practices specific to the Integrated Care Model specific to support the authenticity of program implementation
Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around approach is provided for continuity of client care
Develop training opportunities in an area of expertise to educate internal and external colleagues
Provide set direct client care hours each week (eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding client care expectation)
Engage in appropriate consultation meetings and committees, both internally and externally, as determined by client needs and/or supervisor
Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all clients
Execute all required services and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards
Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.
Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible Spending Account
Paid earned time (3 weeks in year one, caps at 6 weeks)
Paid holidays (8) with bonus birthday holiday in your birth month
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment
Life Insurance paid by company
Short and Long Term Disability paid by company
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
Scholarship for professional advancement
Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
On the job training and continuing education opportunities
Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
Flexible work schedule
Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!