Master Level Specialty BH Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Specialty Behavioral Health Provider – Master’s Level provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, patient-centered treatment planning, and ongoing outpatient therapy to FHCW patients of all ages with a range of cultural backgrounds and mental health diagnoses. The Specialty BH Provider provides a range of behavioral health modalities and culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based practices; engages in collaborative crisis management services in urgent situations. The Specialty BH Provider uses a team-based approach, in collaboration with other healthcare providers and care team members, to address individual needs and promote optimal health.

Program Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conducts culturally sensitive, strength-based, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, creating a welcoming environment for diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpretation services when indicated
• Completes patient-centered treatment planning with measurable goals in collaboration with patients
• Provides outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each client
• Provide risk assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey
• Collaborates with medical providers and other care team members to provide holistic approach to mental health care and whole-person wellness
• Close all charts within forty-eight (48) hours of visit - ability to do concurrent / concordant charting / typing; including assessments, progress notes, and billing, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility
• Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities
• Participate in weekly group supervision, and seek peer consultation as needed
• Keeps abreast of all insurance requirements and submits paperwork accordingly.
• Continually evaluates service and maintains a productivity level that adequately meets the goals of the department and ensures access to the clients seeking services.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements :

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position :

Education and Licensure

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling from a Massachusetts accredited, licensure-eligible program required

Must be eligible for and actively working towards independent licensure within 6 months of start date.

Reports directly to the Manager of Behavioral Health Specialty Services

EOE

Monday - Friday; 8 : 30am -5 : 00pm