Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician
Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician
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Summary Description:
Baystate Health a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and home to Baystate Behavioral Health Department is looking for a full time Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Adult Out-patient in Springfield MA.
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SCHEDULE:
- Full-time 40-hours weekly
- Monday-Friday
LOCATION:
- Adult Outpatient Behavioral Services
- 3300 Main Street Springfield MA
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation
- High-quality low-cost 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
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health
- Work-life 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
- LICSW or LMHC licensure (required)
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in healthcare or social services setting. Equivalent experience in a Masters level internship may be considered.
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Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Program Manager and/or Supervisor the Behavioral Health Clinician II (BHC-II) in the Ambulatory area is responsible for performing a wide range of duties involving patient evaluation case management treatment discharge planning and documentation. The Adult Outpatient clinic model is geared toward patients with co-existing medical conditions (e.g. chronic pain sleep disorders neurology) and the treatment offered is typically time-limited (e.g. 6-12 months) and specific goal-oriented.
The BHC-II is responsible for gathering a psychosocial evaluation through interviews and record reviews and completing an assessment with case formulation and treatment plan. The BHC-II facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups as assigned and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings. Position includes close collaboration with the treatment team which may include a Psychiatrist Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Supervisor Behavioral Health Clinicians Psychiatric Nurse and/or Mental Health Counselors. The BHC-II must have excellent written keyboarding and verbal communication skills. 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
Adheres to system and department compliance policies as well as any and all applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
1) Completes a psychosocial evaluation including current and past history assessment of mental status and risk assessment through patient interviews collateral contacts and record review.
2) Identifies the reason(s) for admissions and in collaboration with the patient develops treatment goals and weekly updates.
3) Facilitates/co-facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups to address treatment objectives.
4) Actively participates in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings in order to coordinate the highest quality of care to patients.
5) Completes timely documentation of all clinical services in accordance with departmental policies.
6) Develops specialized clinical expertise as required and identifies appropriate goals that enhance professional development and institutional needs. Maintains independent licensure including earning of required CEUs and adheres to all other practices and policies as outlined by Baystate Health hospital-specific and department-specific policy manuals and employee handbooks. Contributes to the perspective of her/his professional discipline to the interdisciplinary care team and adheres to the professions Code of Ethics.
7) Actively participates in departmental and program meetings such as conferences administrative meetings program development and other special committees.
8) May provide clinical supervision to masters program interns. May act as a preceptor to masters level Behavioral Health Clinician I accruing supervised clinical hours necessary to qualify to sit for the independent licensure exam.
9) This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
10) Management has the right to add or change to job responsibilities at any time.
Minimally Required Experience:
Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting. Equivalent experience in a Masters level internship setting may be considered.
Preferred Experience:
Five or more years of clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting. Experience with CBT integrated behavioral health and/or short-term therapy is especially helpful.
Certifications:
Independent clinical license: 1) LICSW (Lic. Independent Clin. Social Worker; 2) LMHC (Lic. Mental Health Counselor); required
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
