Behavioral Health Clinician

Overview

As a Behavioral Health Clinician (Masters Level / License) you will provide evidence-based practices and outpatient therapeutic interventions to adults and youth experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders and/or behavioral health concerns.

The Behavioral Health Clinician will also:

• Provide direct therapeutic interventions and support services, in-person and by telehealth, to clients
• Conduct intake evaluations and on-going assessment to develop treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions to a caseload of clients
• Ensure recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations.
• Coordinate treatment and care with other providers as needed
• Work as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources
• Communicate and network with community providers and collaterals to increase access to care/promote ambulatory care
• Provide services to children, adults, families, and/or groups
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

About the model: Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services provides adults and youth with onsite and community-based outpatient behavioral health therapy, mobile crisis services (MCI), crisis stabilization (CCS), and psychopharmacology including medication-assisted treatments. Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services are designed to support individuals and families in the community, reduce use of emergency rooms for behavioral health crises, increase flexibility of service delivery, and provide seamless access to outpatient, urgent and crisis interventions, increased social support and community-based staff.

Team members of the Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services team enjoy:

• Paid training and free CEUs
• Guaranteed licensed supervision
• Supportive team environments
• Community and outpatient settings
• Ability to work with adults and youth
• Opportunities to run support groups

Keywords: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, clinician, MSW, MA, fee for service, outpatient, outpatient clinic, licensed clinical social worker, licensed certified social worker, licensed independent clinical social worker, licensed mental health counselor, social worker, bilingual clinician, rehabilitation, psychiatric, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, psychotherapy, group therapy, CBT, DBT, mental illness, mental health, human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, People Care, VinfenBHD, VinfenCBHC.

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Conduct intake evaluations and on-going assessment to develop treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions.

• Provide direct therapeutic interventions and support services, in person and by telehealth, to clients, using evidenced-based practices.

• Maintain a caseload of clients, with an appropriate frequency of interventions, that supports divisional/clinic productivity requirements.

• Serve on the Multidisciplinary Team for Utilization Reviews, as directed.

• Provide clinical consultation, when needed.

• Ensure recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations.

• Participate in regular Quality Improvement and Utilization Review activities consistent with the Behavioral Health Division's policies and practices.

• Coordinate treatment and care with other providers, as appropriate.

• Work as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.

• Participate in educational trainings, as needed.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contracted payor requirements.

• Communicate and network with community providers and collaterals to increased access to care/promote ambulatory care.

• Provide services to children, adults, families, and/or groups.

• Provide after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff.

• Travels within MA to various locations, as necessary.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
  • 15 days of Vacation per year
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  • 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or related field
• Valid licensure or eligibility to become LCSW, LMHC, LADC I, or LMFT in Massachusetts is preferred but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with adults with persistent psychiatric conditions or co-occurring disorders
• Strong time management & organizational skills, self-motivation, strong writing skills and general computer skills.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, and multi-state background check

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiar with behavioral health, substance/addiction disorders and psychiatric conditions

• Experienced in use of evidenced based practices

• Experienced in use of formal and informal assessment practices

• Knowledge of and understanding of participatory planning techniques

• Experienced in use of crisis intervention techniques

• Familiar with managed care practices and medical necessity criteria

• Experienced in use of empowerment and self advocacy techniques

• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, and other resources

• Knowledge of available community resources and alternative levels of care

• Knowledge and use of different communication styles

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues

• Knowledge and understanding of Code of Ethics

• Proven ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity

Typical Requirements:

Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an outpatient or similar behavioral health (mental health or substance use) setting. Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants.

Preferred /Required Education:

A Master's degree in appropriate clinical field is required.

Driving Requirements:

Driving is not required.

Physical Effort:

Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Certifications:

First Aid required within two weeks of hire

CPR required within two weeks of hire

CPSS required

Required Credentials/Licenses:

LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LADC I, or LMFT in state of service is preferred. CANS certified preferred.

Pay Range

USD $71,480.00 - USD $78,480.00 /Yr.

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