Adult Group Therapy Clinician (LICSW/LMHC)

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, and case management including discharge planning; provides therapeutic crisis stabilization services as required.
• Collects data relating to patients through interview, case history, psychological assessments, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify root causes of problems and determines the appropriate therapeutic approach or referral to other providers, as appropriate.
• Consults with supervisor, or other behavioral health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or case management services; refers clients to appropriate service agencies based on medical necessity.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients requiring crisis stabilization or level of care change, specifically for those with acute Mental Health and/or active substance use disorder.
• Refers clients to appropriate community/social service agencies for financial assistance and/or other necessary services.
• Provide outcome measurements as required to evaluate treatment progress and adjust treatment plan as needed.
• Establishes and maintains all aspects of client case file including clinical documentation beginning at intake and throughout client discharge, including closing treatment plans for clients completing day treatment and/or transitioning to outpatient behavioral health services.
• Maintains relationships with referral partners; collaborate with outside treatment providers agencies in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities while engaged in day treatment.
• Works alongside community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
• If appropriate, provide clinical supervision to Master's level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, and/or education or consulting services to other patient care professionals.
• As appropriate to the position, perform various administrative functions such as group preparation, assist with scheduling, chart audits for quality improvement, utilization review, and outreach to referral sources, etc.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision and twice monthly group supervision, attend staff meetings, morning rounds, and multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate to the role.
• Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and in-service training to staff, if/when required.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and commitment to the health center Mission, Values & Standards.
• Provide a description of Day Treatment to new clients.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling including competencies, principles, methods, procedures, ethics, and standards.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and compliance guidelines.
• Familiarity as well as collaboration with community mental health resources.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability during crisis or emergent situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to engage and redirect group members as needed and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including creating, composing, and editing written materials.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ability to de-escalate in stressful situations.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights in MA.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students, as needed.