The Behavioral Health Clinician is a licensed or licensed eligible clinician who will provide evidence-based outpatient therapeutic interventions to people experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders and/ or behavioral health concerns.
The Behavioral Health Clinician is part of a comprehensive team of clinicians, bachelor level counselors, recovery coaches, and peers who provide a full range of services to children, adults, families, and/or groups in need either in person, in the community and/or by telehealth. Standard case load is 60 - 65, but will fluctuate. Some patients will be seen weekly, some bi weekly, or once a month.
Overview
- Performs patient and family-centered clinical assessments and evaluations and engage the client and family in the treatment planning process.
- Collaborates with the MCI and CCS CBHC teams by participating in clinical huddles, treatment planning, referrals, case reviews and other mechanisms to ensure care is coordinated.
- Maintains an appropriate caseload of clients, with a frequency of interventions, that supports the client's specific needs as reflected in the treatment plan.
- Ensures record keeping/documentation is in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations.
- Coordinates treatment and care with other providers, including for example, primary care, medical specialists, or other programs like day treatment.
- Works as liaison between the programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.
- Participates in educational trainings, seminars, grand and clinical rounds.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and contracted payor requirements.
- Provides after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
- Clinician will have to travel to their Lawrence site as needed. Typically twice a week. Address for Lawrence location*****
Main location: onsite in Lowell, MA
Schedule/Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Thursday 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday and Saturday are off days)
3-5 Must Have Skills/Qualifications
- A Master's degree in related clinical field is required.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an outpatient or similar behavioral health (mental health or substance use) setting required.
- Must have a vehicle to travel to the Lawrence location.
- Open to LMFT, LICSW and LMHC candidates.
Pay: $34-37/hr
