Behavioral Health Clinician – Adult Outpatient

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (up to 30 days first yr)

Continuing education support

403b retirement match

Wellbeing programs

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Gym/membership reimbursement

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician II to join the Adult Outpatient team in Springfield, MA. This full-time role focuses on psychosocial evaluation, treatment planning, and collaborative care within an integrated behavioral health framework.

Under supervision, you will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in group and team meetings to ensure high-quality patient care. A strong licensure and clinical background in healthcare are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work completed and LICSW licensure required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in healthcare or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial evaluations, case management, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with policies and licensing requirements.

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Job description

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Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Behavioral Health Department, is looking for a full time Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Adult Outpatient in Springfield, MA.

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SCHEDULE:

• Full-time 40-hours weekly
• Monday-Friday

LOCATION:

• 3300 Main Street, Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 30 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s in Social Work
• LICSW licensure (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in healthcare or social services setting. Equivalent experience in a Master’s level internship may be considered.

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, Program Manager, and/or Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Clinician II (BHC-II) in the Ambulatory area is responsible for performing a wide range of duties involving patient evaluation, case management, treatment, discharge planning, and documentation. The Adult Outpatient clinic model is geared toward patients with co-existing medical conditions (e.g. chronic pain, sleep disorders, neurology), and the treatment offered is typically time-limited (e.g. 6-12 months) and specific goal-oriented.

The BHC-II is responsible for gathering a psychosocial evaluation through interviews and record reviews and completing an assessment with case formulation and treatment plan. The BHC-II may facilitate psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups as assigned and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings. Position includes close collaboration with the treatment team, which may include a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse, Supervisor, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Psychiatric Nurse and/or Mental Health Counselors. The BHC-II must have excellent written, keyboarding, and verbal communication skills. Represents and supports Baystate Health’s mission to provide quality, compassionate care to members of our community while operating in collaboration with other clinical departments, emphasizing the important interaction between behavioral health, general health, and wellness. Contributes to Baystate Health’s four compass points of Safety, Quality, Experience, and Value, and demonstrates the BH values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Teamwork and Innovation in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues and collateral contacts

Adheres to system and department compliance policies, as well as any and all applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 1) Completes a psychosocial evaluation including current and past history, assessment of mental status and risk assessment through patient interviews, collateral contacts, and record review.
• 2) Identifies the reason(s) for admissions and in collaboration with the patient develops treatment goals and weekly updates.
• 3) Facilitates/co-facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups to address treatment objectives.
• 4) Actively participates in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings in order to coordinate the highest quality of care to patients.
• 5) Completes timely documentation of all clinical services in accordance with departmental policies.
• 6) Develops specialized clinical expertise as required and identifies appropriate goals that enhance professional development and institutional needs. Maintains independent licensure, including earning of required CEU’s, and adheres to all other practices and policies as outlined by Baystate Health, hospital-specific and department-specific policy manuals and employee handbooks. Contributes to the perspective of her/his professional discipline to the interdisciplinary care team and adheres to the profession’s Code of Ethics.
• 7) Actively participates in departmental and program meetings, such as conferences, administrative meetings, program development, and other special committees.
• 8) May provide clinical supervision to master’s program interns. May act as a preceptor to master's level Behavioral Health Clinician I accruing supervised clinical hours necessary to qualify to sit for the independent licensure exam.
• 9) This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
• 10) Management has the right to add or change to job responsibilities at any time.

Minimally Required Experience:

Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting. Equivalent experience in a Masters level internship setting may be considered.

Preferred Experience:

Five or more years of clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting. Experience with CBT, integrated behavioral health, and/or short-term therapy is especially helpful.

Certifications:

“Independent clinical license: 1) LICSW (Lic. Independent Clin. Social Worker); required

Education:

Masters Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist – OtherOtherOther, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts, Licensed Mental Health Counselor – OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$71,427.00 – $82,097.00 – $97,115.00

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