Outpatient Therapist

Bay Cove Human Services; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 66,310 - 73,445; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Massachusetts is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide therapy services in a multidisciplinary team. This role involves assessments, treatment, and coordinating care for individuals facing mental health challenges. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field and relevant licensure, plus at least two years of experience. Strong communication and organizational skills required. Salary ranges from $66,310 to $73,445 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in relevant field.
• Two years of experience with mental health challenges.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged with pay differential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy including assessments and treatment.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Coordinate treatment with other care providers.

Skills

Professional writing and oral communications skills

High degree of personal organization

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field

LICSW, LCSW, LMHC or other behavioral health license

Tools

Word processing software

Windows

Google Email and Apps

Job description

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeast Massachusetts.

Job Summary

The Cape Cod Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) Outpatient Therapist will provide outpatient therapy services to individuals participating in the Cape Cod CBHC including counseling and psycho-therapy services. These services include assessments; treatment, case documentation, discharge planning, and coordination of care with other care providers, family and other involved individuals or service providers as appropriate. Clinicians work within the context of a multidisciplinary team in the clinic. This position contributes to Bay Cove’s mission by its participation in a program taking a recovery oriented approach to providing access to services that address the needs of community members most impacted by deleterious social determinants of health. This is an exempt position.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Screen, evaluate and treat individuals participating in the Cape Cod CBHC. Modalities of treatment include, but are not limited to, psycho-therapy/counseling with individuals, groups, couples, and families.
• Maintain updated clinical records of individual or group clients in a timely fashion and as specified by the policies and procedures of the Cape CBHC and by standards of regulatory and funding agencies. This includes but is not restricted to a comprehensive initial assessment, Individual Action Plans (treatment plans), progress notes, and discharge summaries when applicable.
• Coordinate treatment with other involved parties as appropriate, i.e. other psychiatric and/or medical treaters (PCP), other service providers, significant client supports, etc.
• Be a participating member of the multidisciplinary care team and provide support in helping to facilitate and empower patients to engage in improving their well being.
• Complete required training designated on orientation checklist and on the CBHC general training plan within established parameters.
• Maintain professional licensure and professional competency by attending educational and professional activities such as conferences, seminars and training pertinent to the population served and the clinical work conducted.
• Assist the CBHC quality and evaluation team in the collection of required data for submission to funder.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field required.
• LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or other behavioral health category which qualifies as Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts preferred.
• At least two years of experience providing services to individuals with mental health challenges.
• Solid understanding of clinical and recovery principles.
• Professional writing and oral communications skills.
• High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
• Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.
• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
• Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Visa Sponsorship

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Rate

$66,310 (Master's/License Eligible); $73,445 (LMHC/LICSW)

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