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U Mass Memorial Health

Fee For Service Clinician- Community Healthlink- LCC, 1st Shift

U Mass Memorial Health, Leominster, Massachusetts, us, 01453


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Exemption Status:Exempt

Schedule Details:Scheduled Hours:Shift:Hours:0

Cost Center:This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.The

Leominster Adult Outpatient Center

provides strength-based individual and group therapy to adults, and couples age 18 and over. We offer integrated, whole person care with primary care, a wellness program, and behavioral health. The Leominster Counseling Center also offers specialized substance use disorder treatment. Our office based opioid treatment offers buprenorphine and vivitrol treatment and we have a Second Offender Alcohol Education program.This position offers a wonderful opportunity to join an expanding team that's passionate and dedicated to providing quality integrated, therapeutic interventions within a supportive and energetic work environment.Clinicians

at LCC provide individual and group therapy, complete strength-based comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and work with clients on discharge planning. They also work in our Open Access Program for 4 hours per week, where they see walk-in clients who come for regular therapy or urgent care.Responsibilities:The Clinician is responsible for direct therapeutic services to adults in individual, family, couple, and group therapy in a manner which respects diversity.Provides direct clinical treatment to adults as represented in the caseload through diagnostic evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual, group, couple and family therapy.

Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment and planning conferences.

Consults with doctors, individuals, and other social service agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services, and case management.

Maintains client records and administrative records according to Center policy.

Attends administrative staff meetings as required.

Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.

Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:Grade C12- Clinician III : Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Grade C16- Clinician IV : Master's degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist.

Ability to perform diagnostic and risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.

Ability develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented, measurable, and appropriate for the identified level of care.

Clinical expertise specific to adults with chronic, persistent, and/or severe behavioral health conditions with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.

Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.

All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, clickhere

Experience in the area of practice is desirable.

Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.