Behavioral Health Clinician

NeighborHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community health center is seeking a passionate Behavioral Health Clinician to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing comprehensive crisis intervention and stabilization for individuals facing acute psychiatric challenges. You will play a crucial role in preventing unnecessary hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments, along with excellent communication skills. Join a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the Boston community and making a meaningful impact in the field of behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Masters in Social Work, Psychology, or Education program.
• Current Massachusetts license or license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for acute psychiatric issues.
• Assess need for higher levels of care including hospitalization.

Skills

Behavioral medicine knowledge

Clinical assessments

Psychopharmacology

Culturally competent care

Effective communication

Epic EMR mastery

Bilingual skills

Education

Graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Education

Current Massachusetts license (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, Psychologist)

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Time Type: Full time

Department: Behavioral Health Urgent Care

All Locations: East Boston

Position Summary: The Behavioral Health (BH) Clinician provides comprehensive crisis intervention and stabilization to persons with acute psychiatric issues, serious mental illness, dual diagnoses, and substance use-related issues. The role aims to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and lengthy emergency department stays, de-escalate and prevent worsening or future crises. The clinician will also assess the need for higher levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and crisis stabilization units.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Masters in Social Work, Psychology, or Education (MSW/MEd/MA/MS) program or Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD/PhD).
• Current Massachusetts license (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, Licensed Psychologist) or license eligibility.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a community health, behavioral health, or hospital setting preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and behavioral health conditions.
• Ability to perform quick, accurate clinical assessments during brief patient contacts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health urgent or emergency care environment within an interdisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for chronic conditions.
• Two clinically relevant, supervised internships and two favorable recommendations from supervisors.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills preferred.
• Commitment to culturally competent care.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including mastery of Epic EMR.
• Interest in developing clinical specialties and non-direct care responsibilities such as supervision and protocol development.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care