Outpatient Behavioral Health Masters Level Clinician I

Job Description

Schedule : Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm

Salary : $67,300 / yr

The Behavioral Health Clinician (Licensed / License Eligible) is a licensed or licensed eligible clinician who will provide evidence-based outpatient therapeutic interventions to people experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders and / or behavioral health concerns.

The Behavioral Health Clinician is part of a comprehensive team of clinicians, bachelor level counselors, recovery coaches, and peers who provide a full range of services to children, adults, families, and / or groups in need either in person, in the community and / or by telehealth.

The Behavioral Health Clinician :

• Performs patient and family-centered clinical assessments and evaluations and engage the client and family in the treatment planning process.
• Collaborates with the MCI and CCS CBHC teams by participating in clinical huddles, treatment planning, referrals, case reviews and other mechanisms to ensure care is coordinated.
• Maintains an appropriate caseload of clients, with a frequency of interventions, that supports the client's specific needs as reflected in the treatment plan.
• Ensures recordkeeping / documentation is in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations.
• Coordinates treatment and care with other providers, including for example, primary care, medical specialists, or other programs like day treatment.
• Works as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.
• Participates in educational trainings, seminars, grand and clinical rounds.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and contracted payor requirements.
• Provides after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

About the model : Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services provides adult and youth with onsite and community-based outpatient behavioral health therapy, mobile crisis services (MCI), crisis stabilization (CCS), and psychopharmacology including medication assisted treatments.

Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services are designed to support individuals and families in the community, reduce use of emergency rooms for behavioral health crisis, increase flexibility of service delivery, and provide seamless access to outpatient, urgent and crisis interventions, increased social supports and community-based staff.

Team members of Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services teams enjoy :

• 4-day work weeks available
• Paid training and free CEUs
• Guaranteed licensed supervision
• Supportive team environments
• Community and outpatient settings
• Ability to work with adults and youth
• Opportunities to run support groups

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Founded in 1977, for over 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals.

Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental and behavioral disabilities at more than 200 sites with over 3,000 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords : VinfenBHD, VinfenCBHC, Outpatient Services, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, License Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Community Behavioral Health Center.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• A Master's degree in related clinical field is required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an outpatient or similar behavioral health (mental health or substance use) setting required.
• CANS certified preferred but not required.
• Preference given to bilingual / bicultural applicants.
• Familiar with behavioral health, substance / addiction disorders and psychiatric conditions.
• Skilled in the provision of brief treatment and crisis interventions.
• Experienced in use of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of available community resources and alternative levels of care.
• Experienced with telehealth technologies.
• Must be able to complete CPR, First Aid, and CPSS certification trainings within defined timelines. Vinfen offers training upon hire.
• Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check

Driving Requirements

Drivers License check required; vehicle access preferred