Behavioral Health Social Worker
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Social Worker LICSW or LMHC
Resume required with application
SCHEDULE:
- Fulltime 40hours
- MondayFriday 8:004:30
- No weekends. No holidays
LOCATION:
- Community Health Centers Springfield MA
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation
- Highquality lowcost medical dental and vision insurance
- Generous PTO up to 30 days in the first year with scheduled earned increases
- Continuing education support and reimbursement
- First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
- Farm Share Memberships
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health
- Adoption assistance
- Pet home auto and personal insurance
- Life insurance
- Worklife integration
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities included but limited to gym membership and equipment personal trainer massage and so much more!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (required)
- LICSW or LMHC licensure (required)
- 3 year experience
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve apply today YOU belong at Baystate!
OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay benefits and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
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Summary:
Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Medical Director the Behavioral Health Clinician II Outpatient (BHCII) provides clinical services to patients couples and families being treated in the Outpatient Behavioral Health department. Demonstrates masters level knowledge of developmental stages behavioral health diagnoses current treatment modalities ethical guidelines and therapeutic processes as well as knowledge and experience relevant to any special population to which the BHCII is being assigned (such as children and adolescents survivors of trauma or individuals with Substance Use Disorders).
The primary function of the BHCII is to provide psychotherapeutic treatment to the assigned treatment population. The BHCII will often collaborate with other providers treating the patient such as medical specialists primary care physicians or pediatricians and medication provider colleagues within the Outpatient Behavioral Health department whether in the context of receiving referrals for psychotherapy providing collaborative multidisciplinary treatment or arranging discharge plans. Clinical responsibilities include conducting intake interviews to obtain patient history information contributing clinical impressions making preliminary diagnoses and participating in the development of an interdisciplinary assessment and treatment plan. Treatment will also often involve collaboration with outside agencies (e.g. public and private schools wraparound services communitybased behavioral health agencies and programs community primary care providers or representatives of state agencies such as DMH or DCF).
Represents and supports Baystate Healths mission to provide quality compassionate care to members of our community while operating in collaboration with other clinical departments emphasizing the important interaction between behavioral health general health and wellness. Contributes to Baystate Healths four compass points of Safety Quality Experience and Value and demonstrates the BH values of Respect Integrity Service Teamwork and Innovation in all interactions with patients families colleagues and collateral contacts.
Job Responsibilities:
1 Provides developmentally informed and culturally sensitive treatment to patients and families.
2 Evaluates patients to assess presenting problems contributing history and current mental status. Assessments are comprehensive and agespecific and include social psychological cultural spiritual environmental and financial assessments necessary to inform appropriate therapeutic care.
3 Collaborates with the patient/family to develop behaviorally specific treatment plans including measurable treatment goals.
4 Provides therapeutic services to patients/families. Utilizes evidencebased therapeutic modalities and approaches to facilitate optimal clinical outcomes. Makes use of MeasurementBased Care tools as needed and/or directed by the Clinical Supervisor to inform treatment decisions and meaningfully involve the patient/family in treatment.
5 Completes all documentation related to treatment in the clinical record according to established departmental standards consistent with Joint Commission guidelines.
6 Manages the necessary documentation and provides the information required by thirdparty payers to secure reimbursement as needed.
7 Conducts meetings with families significant others and other service providers as needed and/or delineated in the treatment plan.
8 Provides strategic information and input to the Practice Manager as needed for service quality evaluation and program development. Contributes to performance improvement activities when indicated to support ongoing advancement of clinical practice or systems issues affecting the delivery of service.
9 As supported by the Clinical Supervisor the Practice Manager or Medical Director may participate as needed in teaching activities and academic activities which may include the clinical supervision of social work interns and other clinicians as requested.
10 Participates in other special activities of the department as requested by the Clinical Supervisor Practice Manager or Medical Director.
11 Observes all health and safety requirements.
12 Adheres to the system and department policies and procedures and any applicable laws and regulations. Meets departmental productivity standards including timely submission of productivity paperwork.
13 Actively participates in departmental and program meetings such as conferences administrative meetings training program development and other special committees.
14 Identifies appropriate goals that enhance professional development and institutional needs. Maintains independent licensure including earning of required CEUs. Contributes to the perspective of her/his professional discipline to the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate and adheres to the professions Code of Ethics.
15 This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
16 Management has the right to add or change job responsibilities at any time.
Skills and Competencies:
1Clinical assessment brief evidencebased psychotherapy techniques administration and interpretation of behavioral health screening instruments and teambased collaboration skills.
2 Knowledge of medical terminology and health care systems.
3Excellent interpersonal skills.
4 Excellent communication skills written and oral.
5Knowledgebase related to issues of cultural competence.
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
Masters Degree (Required)Certifications:
Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist OtherOther Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor OtherOtherEqual Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin ancestry age genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
