Hybrid Master Level Specialty BH Provider at None

Position Summary:

The Specialty Behavioral Health Provider – Master’s Level provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, patient-centered treatment planning, and ongoing outpatient therapy to FHCW patients of all ages with a range of cultural backgrounds and mental health diagnoses. The Specialty BH Provider provides a range of behavioral health modalities and culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based practices; engages in collaborative crisis management services in urgent situations. The Specialty BH Provider uses a team-based approach, in collaboration with other healthcare providers and care team members, to address individual needs and promote optimal health.

Program Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Conducts culturally sensitive, strength-based, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, creating a welcoming environment for diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpretation services when indicated
•  Completes patient-centered treatment planning with measurable goals in collaboration with patients
•  Provides outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each client
•  Provide risk assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey
•  Collaborates with medical providers and other care team members to provide holistic approach to mental health care and whole-person wellness
•  Close all charts within forty-eight (48) hours of visit - ability to do concurrent/concordant charting/typing; including assessments, progress notes, and billing, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility
•  Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities
•  Participate in weekly group supervision, and seek peer consultation as needed
•  Keeps abreast of all insurance requirements and submits paperwork accordingly.
•  Continually evaluates service and maintains a productivity level that adequately meets the goals of the department and ensures access to the clients seeking services.
•  Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:

Education and Licensure        

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling from a Massachusetts accredited, licensure-eligible program required    

 Must be eligible for and actively working towards independent licensure within 6 months of start date.

•   Direct clinical work with individuals, children, and families is required.   
•   Professional Licensure/Special Skills and Certification Required: LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD. required.       

Reports directly to the Manager of Specialty Services

EOE