Behavioral Health Clinician, UMass Memorial Health Evergreen

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Exemption Status

Exempt

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday, On Call - Not Required

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Hours: 40

Cost Center

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Provides counseling services to clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. Conducts diagnostic evaluations, writes behavioral treatment plans, provides individual counseling, writes aftercare plans in accordance with department quality and productivity standards. Participates in counseling and patient care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Hiring Range

• $64,646.40 - $99,652.80
• Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
• I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Provide individual & group therapy to patients with varied mental health/ co-occurring disorders.

2. Responsibilities include completing initial assessments, counseling, group therapy, case presentations to the treatment team, treatment planning, and aftercare planning.

3. Clinicians are also responsible for identifying the need for medication evaluations and making referrals to the on-site providers.

4. Complete all documentation and paperwork specific to the department and in compliance with hospital requirements, DMH, BSAS, The Joint Commission, and insurance providers.

5. Responsible for managing caseload which may include consultations, collateral contact, and following up with the patient on missed appointments.

6. Maintain independent professional licensure and maintain credentialing necessary for specific role.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education

Required

1. Graduation and training from an accredited graduate (Masters) program.

2. Active unrestricted independent license by the Massachusetts Board of Registration: LICSW/LMHC/LMFT/Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Experience/Skills

Required

1. 2+ years of experience working within the Human Services field.

2. Strong diagnostic skills and abilities.

3. Must have strong and effective communication, organization and time management skills.

4. Must be able to work as part of a robust multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Preferred

1. 2+ years of experience working within behavioral health and/ or addictions treatment.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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