Clinical Therapist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) within Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Clinical Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual/group/family therapy, and contribute to a safe inpatient milieu with thorough documentation.

Required is experience in inpatient psychiatry; a Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field with MH experience; CPR within 3 months; LS/W preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience on inpatient psychiatric units is preferred.
• Experience with substance use disorders is preferred.
• CPR within 3 months of hire.
• LSW license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Provide multi-modal therapy (individual, group, family).
• Maintain a structured, safe inpatient milieu and document care plans.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatry experience

Substance use disorders experience

Team-based care

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field with MH experience

LSW licensure preferred

CPR certification within 3 months

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC 3 BH Acute

Hourly Pay Range: 25.1100 through 39.1700

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Clinical Therapist is a health care professional who functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. S/he provides
psychosocial assessments, treatment, and helps manage a structured and safe inpatient milieu. The Clinical Therapist must be skilled in
providing multi-modal therapy (individual, group, family). S/he is responsible for the on-going assessment of the care plan ensuring that it
meets the needs of the patient at all times. S/he is knowledgeable about the risk factors inherent in the patient population and actively supports
a culture that fosters safety for patients and staff alike. The Clinical Therapist is skilled in effective communication and is responsible for clear
and concise documentation in the patient care record.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Experience working on an inpatient psychiatric unit; preferred.

Experience working with people with substance use disorders preferred.

Education and Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field or Bachelors in any Discipline with 2 years experience in Mental Health field.

License, Certification & Registration:

LSW - Licensed Social Worker is preferred.

CPR within 3 months of hire

Other Requirements:

Be Smart Be Safe Safety Training within one month of hire.

Demonstrated ability to work within a treatment team format is required.

Demonstrated ability to provide high quality patient care and effectively utilize clinical supervision is required.

Must be able to be a good role model for patients.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate evidence of clinical and personal growth.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.