Bilingual Specialty BH Provider

Position Summary: 

The Specialty Behavioral Health Provider 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. The Specialty Behavioral Health Provider facilitates individual, couples, family, and group therapy.

Program Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Design group therapy curriculum based in relevant clinical topics to support patient needs
•     Facilitate group therapy sessions 
•     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:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling from a Massachusetts accredited, licensure-eligible program required. 
• If not independently licensed, candidate must be actively working towards independent licensure within 6 months of start date.
• Salary is based on years since obtaining the licensure and or graduation

Professional Licensure/Special Skills and Certification preferred: LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD. preferred.      

•  Advanced experience in leading groups in a behavioral health setting required
• Minimum of 2 years direct clinical work with individuals, children, and families is required.  

Reporting Relationship:

Manager of Specialty Behavioral Health

EOE