LICSW LMHC or LFMT Community Health Center Top Pay and Benefits

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for atalented Behavioral Health Provider LICSW, LMHC orLFMT to join our Behavioral Health team.

The BehavioralHealth Provider for Primary Care provides direct psychotherapyservices to Behavioral Health patients and assists the Behavioral HealthDirector in clinical functions of the department; developing and implementingpolicies and procedures; collecting data and developing reports; and otherresponsibilities as assigned.

Position is located at the community health center. Our site is eligible for Federal Loan RepaymentPrograms (National Health Service Corps), State Loan Repayment Programsand Public Service Loan Forgiveness! For moreinfo click National Health Service Corps

We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health,Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, GenerousPaid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!

Responsibilities:

• Performs intakes, evaluations and provides therapy to Behavioral Health patients assigned by the Director.
• Actively participates in extended primary care teams, participates on treatment teams focusing on behavioral issues with patients using brief therapies, crisis management and consultations.
• Obtains insurance authorization for all patients and tracks visits and obtains re-authorization if necessary.
• Completes comprehensive assessments, quarterly treatment updates and discharge summaries for all patients.
• Coordinates behavioral health treatment with psychiatry and primary care providers including integrated Behavioral Health services as directed.
• Performs collateral case work for patients when necessary such as completing disability forms, consulting with other providers, teachers and institutions.
• Facilitates trainings, case conferences, and conducts Utilization Review.
• Provides clinical supervision for behavioral health staff and/or interns as directed by Behavioral Health Director.
• Attends case conferences and in-services when required.

Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Current MA LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Worker) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Master's Degree
• 2 years of experience providing therapy in individual, family and/or group modalities preferred
• Current Massachusetts LADC1 preferred.
• One year of clinical experience in substance abuse treatment preferred.