Outpatient Mental Health Full Time Clinician

Are you looking for a holistic community and peaceful environment that appreciates your contributions and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of a cohesive clinical team where your skills are valued? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible workplace that also offers you the autonomy to practice independently? Our group practice may be just the place for you.

Synergy Wellness Center, located in vibrant downtown Hudson with an additional office 5 minutes away in beautiful Bolton, is a holistic wellness community that provides a warm, peaceful and respectful environment for our staff. We offer a supportive and flexible workplace that allows our staff the ability to have a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

We are expanding our group practice with full time (32 hours/week) and part time Post MA level Outpatient Clinicians for in person and telehealth/hybrid positions. There are opportunities to work weekdays, evenings and/or Saturday mornings. The position will be based in both our Hudson and Bolton locations. Synergy has a strong intake and billing team which allows you to practice your art with administrative support in place.

Synergy offers supervisory support, CEUs, employee wellness programs, complementary yoga memberships and discounts on other Synergy Wellness Center's services. Full time employees ( works 32+ hours a week) are eligible to participate in a full benefits package including PTO, medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k). Once you meet the requirements and become licensed, we handle your insurance credentialing and pay for your license renewal. Synergy's scope of services includes counseling, acupuncture, massage therapy, energy healing, yoga, meditation, functional and lifestyle medicine, health coaching, and specialty classes and workshops. Join our team

Job Summary:

The Post MA level Outpatient Clinician will provide therapeutic services to individuals facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. The Clinician will assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and offer guidance to help individuals manage their emotional well being and improve their quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and independently schedules caseload of clients.
• Utilizes Electronic Health Record to maintain all scheduled appointments and completes discharge process for Outpatient Counseling clients as necessary.
• Updates the Intake Team of any current and upcoming openings
• Maintains a schedule and caseload of clients as discussed upon hire.
• Independently manages schedule and booking of client sessions.
• Conducts initial assessments to understand clients' needs and concerns.
• Provides therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Develops and implements personalized treatment plans based on clients' unique needs.
• Adjusts treatment plans quarterly and as necessary in response to clients' progress and changing needs.
• Completes and submits all required documentation including session notes and discharge notes in a thorough and timely manner as outlined in the "Timely Documentation Policy."
• Stays current with advancements in mental health research and best practices.
• Attends professional development training and pursues continuing education opportunities.
• Subscribes to expectations outlined in the discipline's Code of Ethics.
• Attends and participates in bi-weekly staff meetings. Attendance at monthly peer supervision and training times is encouraged.
• Meets with Supervisor at agreed upon frequency to discuss cases.

Other Duties:

This description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications (Skills, Experience, Education):

• Required to have a Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields such as Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes required
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Ability to be collaborative with other clinicians and develop creative ways to promote excellent client care
• Proficient in the use of email and Electronic Health Record systems (JANE experience plus)
• Experience working with children is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• Working on a computer and using the telephone
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

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