Behavioral Health Clinician - CBHC Malden Urgent Care

Summary :

Exciting opportunity to provide new models of care for walk-in / urgent care access including days, evenings and weekends.

The new CHA CBHC Malden program provides behavioral health evaluation, resource referral, and initial treatment services for individuals of all ages.

As part of CHA’s Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) initiative, we are looking to add clinical expertise for all ages to our new behavioral health urgent care in Malden.

Specifically we are looking for clinicians with expertise in evaluation and triage of patients in psychiatric distress, along with experience working with families and making referrals to specific programs designed to provide care and support to this.

The diversity of the patient population served by the Cambridge Health Alliance, in addition to the treatment modalities utilized requires interdisciplinary expertise and collaboration.

More specifically we’re looking for the ability to develop rapport with diverse patients having mental and / or substance use disorders.

Job Requirements :

Ability to assess patients for DSM5 disorders utilizing an understanding of normal child and adolescent development and a strengths-based parenting / family and the recovery of care for adults assessment model.

Skill and prior experience in making triage decisions; in assessing risk including suicide, violence, and abuse / neglect;

and in applying the multi-axial diagnostic classification accurately. We’re looking for the ability to conceptualize individualized treatment plans utilizing a strengths-based approach with emphasis on improving symptoms and function within a developmental context using a full range of appropriate treatment modalities (such as crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, family-based therapy, supportive therapy, intermittent therapy, and / or behavior therapy).

• Ability to provide clinical care to patients commonly seen in primary care and specialty mental health settings (including core disorders, such as mood or anxiety disorders;
• disruptive behavior disorders, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder,and / or substance use; severe and persistent mental disorders;

social skills deficits and developmental delays; and family system conflicts associated with parenting dilemmas.)

Qualifications :

• Education / Training : Masters degree Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• Current MA licensure as an Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker(LICSW)
• Work Experience : Minimum of clinical internship training or job experience in clinical human service work with population specific to service site.
• When required, must be credentialed by the CHA Medical Staff for practice in relevant clinical practice areas, and should ideally be CANS certified and familiar with conducting initial CANS assessments.
• Bilingual in Portuguese, Spanish, or Haitian Creole is strongly preferred.
• Experience in short-term and behaviorally-oriented therapies (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused-CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, parent management training) is preferred.
• Expertise in neurodevelopment, gender and sexuality, and early psychosis are also preferred.

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Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health.

As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care.

We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time.

It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees.

The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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