Licensed Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives.

Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training.

We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities.

Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service.

Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission : Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement : Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves.

We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary : The Clinician supports Bridgewell's mission by providing individual, family, and / or group psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to individuals with psychiatric and / or developmental disabilities.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm (40 hours per week)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Complete diagnostic intakes, treatment plans, goals and objectives, transfer / discharge summaries, and progress notes for assigned caseload.
• Provide individual and / or family counseling with clients on assigned caseloads.
• Coordinate services and collaborate with internal and external providers.
• Provide case management, care coordination, advocacy, and individual and family support to assigned clients as well as other cases as designated by the Clinic Director.
• Participate in clinical team and / or weekly supervision meetings.
• Participate in agency Clinical Risk Team Meetings (CRTs) as appropriate / requested.
• Maintain client records according to regulatory standards.
• Provide clinical support to Bridgewell programs as needed / appropriate. This may include individual supervision of staff or interns, running group supervision meetings, facilitating therapy groups, and assisting with EAP cases that arise as needed and if appropriate.
• Maintain a productivity standard of a minimum of 30 billable hours per week on average over each quarter. Will be audited monthly to ensure compliance.
• Complete Utilization Review documentation follow-up promptly.
• Facilitate referrals to other agencies / vendors when appropriate.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Education / Experience :

• Masters Degree in social work, psychology, education, or counseling.
• Massachusetts state license preferred.
• Experience working with people with mental illness and / or developmental disabilities.

Required Skills / Knowledge :

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to focus on and assess the clinical needs of clients and design indicated treatment goals and objectives.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team setting.

Physical Demands :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
• The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
• Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
• Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Bridgewell offers :

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off! )
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply : If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.