Bilingual Psychotherapist II - (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc; Milford (MA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range disclosed

Medical insurance starts day one

80% premiums covered

Generous time off

Dental and Vision

403b with employer match

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. seeks a Psychotherapist based in Milford, MA to deliver outpatient mental health psychotherapy within a collaborative, community-focused setting.

The role involves brief and longer-term psychotherapy, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and engagement in patient advocacy and education. Licensure in MA or eligibility is required; bilingual Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice in Massachusetts (LMHC/LICSW/LCSW/LMFT or independently licensed eligible).
• Passion for helping vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental/behavioral health psychotherapy to patients at the Milford Health Center.
• Provide brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment and evaluation.
• Work as a team member in clinical practice and coordinate care with other providers.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese)

Education

Massachusetts license: LMHC/LICSW/LCSW/LMFT or Independently Licensed Eligible

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 Milford 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, including the health center's Office Based Addiction Treatment and SUDpatients.


• Provide brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment and evaluation.


• Serve as a member of the clinical practice team and works 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.


• Supports a work environment that is responsive and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and patient population.


• Contributes and is 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 License Eligible


• A passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations


• Bilingual in Spanish OR Portuguese a plus

Benefits

• $65,000-$80,000 per year
  
  
  
  • All pay rates are subject to experience, licensure or certification, and location
  
  
  
  


• 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