APTU Behavioral Health Clinician
APTU Behavioral Health Clinician
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Job Description
Acute Psych Behavioral Health Clinician
SCHEDULE:
- full-time 40 hours
- M-F day shift
- No weekend or holiday coverage
LOCATION:
- Acute Psychiatric Therapy Unit (APTU) Baystate Medical Center 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
- 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 of Social Work or Masters in Mental Health Counseling
- 2 years of related experience (Masters schooling is acceptable)
- Certification(s):
- Active LCSW LICSW or LMHC (required)
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Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Nurse Manager or Program Supervisor (as noted above) the Behavioral Health Clinician I (BHC-I) in the psychiatric inpatient unit is responsible for performing a wide range of duties involving patient evaluation case management treatment discharge planning and documentation. The BHC-I is responsible for gathering a psychosocial evaluation through interviews and record review and completing a written assessment with case formulation and treatment plan. The BHC-I facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings and may also lead psychotherapeutic and/or psychoeducational groups as assigned. Position includes close collaboration with the treatment team which may include a Psychiatrist Psychiatric Resident Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Physician Assistant Occupational Therapist Utilization Review Specialist Mental Health Counselor Patient Care Technician and Psychiatric Nurse. The BHC-I 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 Responsibilities:
1) Obtains and maintains release of information forms and gathers collateral information from outside resources including family friends providers and other community resources.
2) Completes a psychosocial evaluation including current and past history assessment of mental status and risk assessment through patient interviews collateral contacts and record review.
3) Identifies the reason(s) for admissions and in collaboration with the patient and the treatment team develops treatment goals and periodic updates consistent with unit policy.
4) Conducts regular therapeutic interviews and ongoing re-assessments of assigned patients and documents interactions in a progress note.
5)Facilitates psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings to address treatment objectives. May also lead psychotherapeutic and/or psychoeducational groups as assigned
6)Obtain necessary insurance authorizations and concurrent reviews.
7) Monitors and assists in the completion of legal documentation (CVs 3-Day Notices Section12s Section 3s & Section 7/8 forms).
8) Completes a discharge plan which addresses follow up recommendations step-down / placement options transportation issues or other treatment needs.
9) Enters data and reviews charts for quality assurance program statistics tracking of patient progress and/or tracking of clinical outcomes as assigned.
10) Identifies appropriate goals that enhance professional development and institutional needs. Maintains licensure (for LCSW social workers) 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 as appropriate and adheres to the professions Code of Ethics.
11) The BHC-I is an independent license eligible candidate. Independent license eligible is defined as an individual who has earned a Masters Degree in a clinical field and who is eligible to become independently licensed within a given time frame but needs to accrue qualifying work hours clinical supervision hours and/or a passing score on an independent licensure exam. The BHC-I is expected to obtain independent licensure by three (3) years after graduation from a clinical Masters program (if hired within two (2) years after graduation) or one (1) year from date of hire (if graduation occurred more than two (2) years prior to date of hire. Exceptions such as based on delayed work history after graduation work history without qualifying clinical supervision or other reasons may be granted at the discretion of Program leadership.
12) This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
13) Management has the right to add or change to the job responsibilities at any time
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 - OtherOther Licensed Social Worker - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsEqual 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
