Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinician - LMHC

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's inpatient behavioral health unit is seeking an LMHC to provide assessment, intervention and aftercare planning for assigned patients. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, coordinating with patients, families, and payors to optimize care.

The role emphasizes comprehensive treatment planning, documentation in the EMR, and education/advocacy to support recovery and prevent relapse.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems such as EPIC.
• Knowledge of managed care and case management.
• De-escalation/restraint management techniques.
• Motivational Interviewing and short-term treatment techniques.
• Brief family interventions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment within guidelines for timeliness and content.
• Identifies aftercare needs and develops aftercare plans.
• Attends treatment team meetings and contributes to care planning.
• Leads family and network meetings when needed and coordinates post-discharge services.
• Maintains timely documentation in the EMR reflecting ongoing assessment and discharge planning.
• Provides education/advocacy to patients and families regarding illness and treatment options.

Skills

Electronic medical records

Case management

De-escalation techniques

Motivational Interviewing

Family interventions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

EPIC

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinician LMHC will provide assessment, intervention and aftercare planning for assigned patients on an inpatient behavioral health unit. Assures efficient patient utilization of continuum resources through close communication and collaboration with the patient, primary treatment team, insurers, and community and family support systems. In collaboration with the treatment team, plans appropriate individual and group treatment plans to meet the ongoing needs of assigned patients.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Provides Assessment Completes a psychosocial assessment within department guidelines for timeliness and content. Aims to understand and identify presenting problems and aftercare needs through input from the patient, family, outpatient providers and collaterals (as the patient allows). Identifies the patient’s strengths and challenges as they pertain to managing symptoms and adherence to an aftercare plan. Identifies when there is a need for a family meeting and/or a network meeting. Provides Casework, Intervention and Aftercare Planning Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, contributing to the clinical understanding of a patient’s presentation. Shares recommendations for aftercare, progress towards arranging aftercare and identifies obstacles to discharge. Contributes to the Master Treatment Plan. Organizes and leads family meetings and network meetings as needed. Provides timely and ongoing contact with family members and collaterals (as the patient allows) throughout hospital stay. Facilitates and/or provides direct clinical therapeutic interventions to prevent or mitigate relapse and/or readmission. Works collaboratively with the patient and the treatment team to develop an aftercare plan and to determine a disposition plan. Makes aftercare referrals, schedules aftercare appointments and coordinates services accordingly and per department guidelines. Maintains collaborative working relationships with network providers and payors to optimize the provision of high‑quality patient care. Solidly understands and follows the expectations and guidelines of regulatory agencies such as DMH, DPH, Joint Commission, payors, etc. Provides timely documentation (in the electronic medical record) which demonstrates ongoing assessment, aftercare planning and obstacles to discharge. Provides Education/Advocacy Provides information/education to patients and their families regarding illness, recovery, support groups, resources and treatment options. Advocates for patients’ needs. Identifies and intervenes on behalf of patients whose human rights, safety and/or dignity as a person are in jeopardy as a result of oversight, neglect and/or abuse.

Skills/Qualifications

Familiarity with use of electronic medical record such as EPIC Individual case management and knowledge of managed care De‑escalation/restraint management techniques Motivational Interviewing and short‑term treatment techniques Brief family interventions as needed Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans to address the identified needs. Good communication, listening, and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills Ability to be flexible in a fast‑paced work environment

Pay Range

Pay Range: $83,200.00 USD - $107,619.00 USD The 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.

Vaccination Requirement

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Company Culture

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.