Mental Illness/Problematic Sexual Behavior (MI/PSB) Licensed Clinician

Psychological Science; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen, in partnership with DMH and MMHC, seeks a licensed clinician with MI/PSB expertise to deliver outpatient treatment, conduct specialized assessments, and guide care planning for individuals in the Metro Boston area.

The role offers clinical supervision, interprofessional collaboration, and potential Harvard Medical School teaching involvement, with HMS appointment at Lecturer/Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor level depending on record.

Qualifications

• License to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling). Independent licensure LICSW or LMHC (not LCSW) with 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in risk assessment and mental health evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to provide consultation, training and supervision.
• Ability to act quickly in crisis and collaborate effectively in groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient MIPSB treatment as scheduled and develops an individualized plan.
• Leads MIPSB group therapy and participates in weekly team meetings.
• Conducts MIPSB-specific evaluations, including consultations and comprehensive assessments.
• Provides MIPSB care coordination, outreach, and engagement as needed.
• Collaborates with collateral providers and translates assessments into treatment plans.

Skills

Risk assessment

Assessment techniques

Communication skills

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Training & supervision

Leadership

Education

Massachusetts licensure (LICSW/LMHC/psychologist)

Job description

Salary: $101,000 - $140,158

Overview:

Vinfen, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC), is seeking askilled and compassionate licensed clinicianwith specialized expertise inMental Illness/Problematic Sexual Behavior (MI/PSB)treatment and assessment. The MI/PSB team is a well-established, multidisciplinary team serving individuals with complex and high-risk behavioral needs. The MI/PSB licensed clinician will provide comprehensive clinical services, conduct specialized assessments, and apply evidence-based treatment approaches to help individuals achieve meaningful and sustainable progress. The licensed clinician will also provideclinical consultation and guidance to colleagues and treatment teams, helping inform best practices, strengthen intervention strategies, and ensure assessment findings are accurately interpreted and translated into effective treatment plans. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while working at the intersection of specialized clinical practice, behavioral health, risk assessment, and interdisciplinary care.

A Harvard Medical School (HMS) appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor would be commensurate with the candidate’s record of accomplishments, in addition to a commitment to teaching Harvard learners.

Duties and responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and are not all inclusive):

• Provides outpatient individual MIPSB treatment as scheduled and directed by the client’s treatment plan. Develops a clinical formulation and individualized treatment plan consistent with MIPSB treatment needs.
• Leads group therapy for individuals with MIPSB needs at MMHC.
• Serves as an active member of the MIPSB team at MMHC and participates in weekly team meetings.
• Assists, as requested, with MIPSB specific evaluations, including consultations, record reviews, and comprehensive assessments that identify treatment and risk management needs for individuals in the Metro Boston area who have been identified as having mental illness and problematic sexual behavior.
• Provides MIPSB specific care coordination, outreach, and engagement as needed.
• Collaborates with collateral service providers by inviting them to treatment planning and review meetings and coordinating informational meetings as appropriate.
• Contributes clinical perspectives to team meetings and remains available to team colleagues for emergency and planned client coverage.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff and trainees, as assigned.
• Provides MIPSB specific consultation and clinical support to the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), ACCS programs, and case management services.
• Interacts with clients, staff, collateral providers, and others in a professional manner, treating all individuals with respect and courtesy.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, review, and update treatment plans that address identified risk factors and prioritize client needs and clinical concerns.
• Responds promptly to emergency situations and takes appropriate action based on sound clinical judgment and in accordance with MMHC policies and procedures.
• Initiates and/or assists in the development and delivery of MIPSB specific in-service trainings for MMHC staff, DMH staff, and ACCS providers.
• Notifies the supervisor and other appropriate parties following critical incidents in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Fulfills all responsibilities and requirements associated with mandated reporting.
• Provides clinical support to supervisors, including attending clinical meetings, meetings, and presentations as requested.
• Brings system related concerns and problems to the immediate attention of the supervisor.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation and complies with MMHC documentation standards and all applicable DMH, MMHC, third-party payer, legal, quality assurance, and utilization review requirements.
• Completes assigned responsibilities efficiently and within established deadlines and promptly notifies the supervisor of any barriers to meeting deadlines.
• Upholds the ethical standards and professional responsibilities of the clinician’s discipline.
• Immediately reports safety and security concerns to the supervisor.
• Teaching responsibilities are an expected component of this position, including participation in teaching and related educational activities as appropriate.
• For psychology applicants, as a member of the BIDMC psychiatry department, psychologists may be involved in the training of psychiatric residents.
• Attends required and recommended in-service trainings and actively develops MIPSB specific clinical expertise in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Provides coverage for other MIPSB staff as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• License to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with current licensure in social work, psychology, and/or mental health counseling. If not in psychology, independent licensure required (LICSW or LMHC, not LCSW) with at least three years of experience in a licensed practice preferred. Note: Only psychology applicants would be eligible for an HMS appointment.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders (including risk assessment).
• Adept in applying knowledge of assessment techniques including interview, and psychological testing.
• Capable of applying knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of psychotherapy, evidence-based practices, motivational techniques, basic behavioral analysis and principles associated with reinforcement techniques.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate records and managing confidential matters appropriately.
• Skilled in communicating effectively in writing and oral expressions and provide consultation, training, supervision.
• Ability to make decisions, act quickly and maintain calm in crisis situations with people who are under emotional and/or physical stress and collaborate effectively with others in group situations.
• Able to provide program leadership and to apply/explain the impact of laws, rules, regulation, policies, protocols, guidelines, etc. on program operations.
• Knowledge of the ethical principles, and standards of practice treating individuals with serious mental illness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of best practices in the assessment and treatment of individuals with mental illness who exhibit problematic sexual behaviors and/or sex offending behaviors.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, standards, rules and regulations governing assigned agencies.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed by the agency.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.