Behavioral Health Clinician I

Job Description

Schedule : TBD

Salary : $67,300 - $73,000 / year based on licensure

As a Behavioral Health Clinician (Masters Level / License) you will provide evidence-based practices and outpatient therapeutic interventions to adults and youth experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders and / or behavioral health concerns.

The Behavioral Health Clinician will also :

• Provide direct therapeutic interventions and support services, in-person and by telehealth, to clients
• Conduct intake evaluations and on-going assessment to develop treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions to a caseload of clients
• Ensure recordkeeping / documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations.
• Coordinate treatment and care with other providers as needed
• Work as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources
• Communicate and network with community providers and collaterals to increase access to care / promote ambulatory care
• Provide services to children, adults, families, and / or groups
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff
• Perform other 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 the Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services team 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

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges.

Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve.

Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

For more information about Vinfen, please visit

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.

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Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or related field
• Valid licensure or eligibility to become LCSW, LMHC, LADC I, or LMFT in Massachusetts is preferred but not required
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred but not required
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with adults with persistent psychiatric conditions or co-occurring disorders
• Strong time management & organizational skills, self motivator, strong writing skills and general computer skills.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, and multi-state background check

Vaccine Mandate Policy

All new employees, interns, and volunteers within Vinfen's Massachusetts programs will be required to be fully vaccinated (14 days beyond last shot of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days beyond receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine), or have received the first shot in a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) with an appointment scheduled for the second dose.

A 2nd dose must be received within six weeks of hire and the first shot prior to New Employee Orientation or have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with Vinfen.

Driving Requirements

Drivers License check required; vehicle access preferred