Master's Level Clinician - Fee for Service

BAMSI; Whitman (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-based organization, BAMSI, seeks a Fee for Service Clinician to provide mental health services. This role involves performing comprehensive evaluations and therapy while adhering to professional standards and regulations. The clinician will work closely with supervisors to ensure effective crisis management and client care.

Benefits

Malpractice liability insurance coverage

Supervision and training on professional topics

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required, eligible for independent licensure within 2 years.
• Preferred qualifications include specific licenses and a Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapy via in-office and video telehealth.
• Conduct clinical practice following BAMSI and regulatory agency policies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for clients.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Crisis Intervention

Client Assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work

LICSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D in Counseling

Job description

Position: Fee for Service Clinician

Dept/Div: Behavioral Health & Community Services

Location: Whitman Counseling Center

Supervised By: Clinic Supervisor and/or Clinic Director

General Statement of Duties: Position functions within community based Outpatient Mental Health Clinics to provide series to people of all ages who are experiencing personal difficulties in their lives due to psychiatric and/or emotional symptoms arising from current or past stressors, life crises, problems in school, developmental issues, mental illness, adjustment disorders, or substance abuse. The Clinics are licensed by the Department of Public Health, Medicaid Certified, and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Responsibilities:

1. Provide diagnostic evaluation, individual psychotherapy, couples or family therapy, via in office and video telehealth.

2. Provide a minimum of at least 8 client contact units per week (billable hours).

3. Attend quarterly team meetings, and multi-disciplinary team meetings.

4. Obtain all necessary prior authorizations from funding agents (i.e. insurance companies/Medicaid) for services rendered to assigned clients.

5. Work with supervisor and Clinic Director to provide coordinated and comprehensive crisis diversion, management, and intervention.

6. Maintain records, reports, and documentation for individuals served in a timely manner, including Individual Treatment Plans, daily progress notes, assessments and evaluation data.

7. Conduct clinical practice in accordance with BAMSI policies, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Mental Health and any other regulatory agencies to which the program is subject.

8. Maintain regular and timely attendance, professional boundaries, quality clinical service and high professional standards at all times.

9. Participate in required staff, multi-disciplinary and person-served meetings as assigned.

11. Attend required trainings and demonstrate continued growth and competency.

12. Adhere to the agency’s policy regarding confidentiality, and execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

13. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications:

· Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work Required. Eligible to apply for independent licensure within 2 years required.

· LICSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, PH.D in Counseling, Psychology, Educational Psychology, and/or Clinical Psychology, Licensed Ph.D. or PsyD. Preferred.

Malpractice liability insurance coverage, supervision, and training on topics of professional interest will be provided by BAMSI.

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