Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician-Family Medicine (Part Time 24 hours)

Position: Integrated Behavioral Health ClinicianDepartment: Family MedicineSchedule: Part Time, 24 hoursPOSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the integrated behavioral health services within the Department of Psychiatry, the Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician works as a member of the Family Medicine Clinic. The role of the clinician is to work collaboratively with the family medicine team to ensure the behavioral health and substance use needs of the patients are met. The clinician will utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based evidence-based techniques and theories in providing clinical care to patients and families. Clinical work includes, but is not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective short-term treatments, evaluation, education, and mentoring of the patient and family members. The clinician may co-facilitate groups for patients living with opioid use disorders or other groups that are clinically indicated. The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician will focus on assessment, stabilization, triage, and evidence-based treatment over a short course of therapy sessions (time-limited). Patients who may need a higher level of care or more intensive behavioral health services will be assisted with referrals and connection to our outpatient department of psychiatry and/or community-based care. The clinician will work closely with providers in providing consultation and support in understanding the behavioral health and substance use needs of the patients and collaborate together on patients' treatment goals. The clinician will work closely with a team of other clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists within the Family Medicine clinic. The position is currently hybrid, which may change based on hospital expectationsESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:Previous experience in Integrated Behavioral Health or Medical Setting preferred.Requires a level of knowledge of the Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, and social determinants of healthAdvanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and familiesCultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural humility is very important.Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus.Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.Computer literacy with the ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs, and email (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued).Other Responsibilities:Attendance at IBH and Psychiatry meetings and in-service education program offerings through the Department of PsychiatryAttendance at primary clinic meetings under the direction of the supervisorObtaining continuing education as necessary to maintain licensurePerforms other duties as needed.Utilizes the hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital's mission.Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy. Practices professional discretion when determining the inclusion of any patient information into medical records or department clinical record notes.Documents each patient encounter in the medical record or the Department clinical record concurrently according to Department policiesUtilizes the hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital's missionMust adhere to all of BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or school of Mental Health Counseling or related field as determined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions or National Certified Counselor (NCC) preparing for licensure as an LMHCCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:Requires a current Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or obtain Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) within 6 months of the hire date) or Professions or National Certified Counselor (NCC) preparing for licensure as an LMHCEqual Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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