Psychotherapist II - Bilingual (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)

ZipRecruiter; Worcester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Worcester is seeking a Psychotherapist to provide outpatient mental health services. The ideal candidate will be a licensed professional with a passion for helping underserved populations and must be bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese. Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage from day one, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance from the first day

Generous time off packages

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID19 and the Flu.
• Experience in outpatient mental/behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to patients.
• Collaborate with clinical practice team.
• Maintain paperwork as required.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Bilingual in English and Portuguese

Passion for making a difference

Education

Current active license to practice in Massachusetts as a LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Psychotherapist based in our Worcester health center.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Job Summary

• Provide outpatient mental/behavioral health psychotherapy to patients of the Health Center.
• Provide brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment and evaluation.
• Serve as a member of the clinical practice team and work collaboratively with other team members in providing patient care.
• Participate in coordinating care for individual patients, support patients and families in self-management, through evidenced-based approaches as part of the team-based approach to care.
• Engage in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient population needs.
• Maintain necessary paperwork and documentation as required by department and health center policies and protocols.
• Provide consultation to medical providers as well as to other programs of the health center regarding mental/behavioral health issues.
• Provide patient advocacy, outreach, and education in the community as appropriate.
• Adhere to all department protocols regarding patient care.
• Perform other duties and work on special projects as assigned by the supervisor including attendance at requested department, center, and outside meetings and/or trainings.
• Support a work environment that is responsive and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and patient population.
• Contribute and be an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.

Job Requirements

• A current active license to practice in Massachusetts as a LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT OR Independently Licensed Eligible
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.
• All health center employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID19 and the Flu.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish OR English and Portuguese

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program