Clinician (LICSW/LMHC) Primary Care, Collaborative Care Program

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Clinician (LICSW/LMHC) for the Primary Care Collaborative Care Program in Quincy/Dorchester. This full-time role embeds behavioral health clinicians into a primary care team, providing short-term therapy and structured treatment planning.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Social Work (or related field) and LICSW or LMHC licensure, with strong collaboration, proactive communication, and ability to work independently in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field and LICSW/LMHC license.
• Experience in behavioral health within primary care settings preferred.
• Strong communication and independent work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records prior to initial evaluation to familiarize with the patient's history and perform a thorough assessment.
• Assess patients for behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psycho-Education.
• Collaborate with primary care team to design and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct staff and provider education on behavioral health and substance use.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely and policy-compliant manner.

Skills

LICSW/LMHC license

Collaborative team work

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

## Clinician (LICSW/LMHC) Primary Care, Collaborative Care ProgramApply: Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care: BILH Primary Care - Quincy: Full time: Posted Today: JR100940**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.****Job Description:****Sign on bonus for independently licensed clinicians up to $3000 (pro-rated for part time)** **Schedule:** Full time 40 hours, Monday-Friday **Location:** Shared between two Primary Care Practices in Dorchester and Quincy Primary care settings have become a gateway for many individuals with behavioral health and mental health challenges. To address these needs the collaborative care model was developed, which embeds behavioral health clinicians into primary care offices. Our embedded clinicians are an essential part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinicians will partner with providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and substance abuse by identifying, triaging and managing patients. They provide short-term therapy, using a range of evidence-based treatment modalities. Other tasks include: behavioral health screenings to identify level of care, resource finding and treatment planning. The ideal candidate is collaborative and flexible with strong, proactive communication skills and the ability to work independently while making a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. **Responsibilities:** • Review medical records prior to initial evaluation to familiarize with the patient's history to perform a thorough, quality assessment. • Assess patients for behavioral health disorders and the continuum of substance use disorders, including use, abuse and/or dependence. • Utilize clinical skills in brief treatment approaches such as: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Behavioral Activation and Psycho-Education. • In collaboration with the primary care treatment team, design behavioral health treatment plans of care based on patient needs and overall assessment. • Design and execute effective behavioral health and substance use education curricula classes for staff and other providers. • Complete all clinical documentation within expected timeframes and in compliance with organization policies. • Knowledge of or ability to learn insurance standards for both commercial insurances and Mass Health products. • Develop supervision plan with supervisor and meet on a regular basis to discuss clinical, organizational, and agency issues and review performance. • Build and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, visitors, external providers, regulatory bodies, and the broader health care community. • Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times. **Qualifications:** • Master's degree in Social Work or other directly-related Human Service discipline. • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required.**Pay Range:**$78,228.80 USD - $95,368.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.