Clinician-School Based CBHC, 37.5- Days - Worcester, United States - UMass Memorial Health Care

Description

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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt


Schedule Details:
Scheduled

Hours:

Shift:

• Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:
37.5


Cost Center:
Clin Svcs YFS


Union:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities.

Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The School Support Services program provides mental health services to students in their learning environment in numerous public and private schools within Central Massachusetts.

We also offer consultation, training, and support to professionals and parents as they learn to interact more effectively with children who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Community Healthlink staff uses a nurturing and disciplined approach to help at-risk youth and teens deal with the issues that can distract them and prevent them from succeeding in the classroom.

Since 1995, Community Healthlink has been providing quality care that promotes wellness, healing and quality of life.

In 2023, CHL's clinics became certified Community Behavioral Health Centers, within a network of Massachusetts CBHC's that offer immediate, confidential care for mental health and substance use needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide school-based therapy to children, adolescents and families
• Familiarity with treatment modalities that are considered "best practices" for treatment in a school setting
• Complete required clinical and case management documentation
• Collateral work and consultation with other providers and agencies
• Assessment and treatment planning
• Assist with access to Psychiatry if needed and engage in collaborative treatment approaches with Psychiatrist
• Obtain CANS certification within two months of hire
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Grade C12: Clinician

III:

Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT

• Grade C16: Clinician IV: Master's degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist
• Psychotherapy with the youth required.
• Therapy experience working with the youth required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and families required
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills and flexibility
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of service providers
• Bilingual written and oral skill a plus
• Current valid US-issued drivers license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes including travel between work sites
• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click here.

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.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other.

Our six Standards of Respect are:
Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind.

If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.