Pediatric Behavioral Health Professional

Meel Pediatrics; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Methuen, MA, seeks a behavioral health clinician to integrate behavioral health into primary care services. The role involves providing consultative support, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working collaboratively within a family-centered approach. Candidates must have a Massachusetts independent practice license (LICSW or LMHC) and experience with children and families. The position offers opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits including health insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• A license for independent practice in Massachusetts (LICSW or LMHC) is required.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is required.
• Candidates should have a proven record of collaborative service delivery.
• Candidates should have a proven record of collaborative service delivery, outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative support to primary care providers and clinical staff.
• Complete real-time, initial consultations, and scheduled follow-up care as needed.
• Deliver effective, evidence-based, interventions to help children and families.
• Maintain up to date documentation in the practice’s electronic health record
• Actively participate in team meetings, and professional development that supports the practices’ integrated healthcare model
• Assist in identifying patients at risk of developing health problems, and provide preventive interventions to address the needs of these populations
• Help evolve the practices integration efforts, by identifying problems and making recommendations for improvement

Skills

Experience working with children

Experience with behavioral therapy

Flexible and adaptable

Outstanding written and verbal communication

Education

License for independent practice in Massachusetts (LICSW or LMHC)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Overview

Exciting Opportunity in Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration. At Meel Pediatrics, we are committed to making behavioral health an integral part of our primary care services. Our primary care providers work hand in hand with our integrated behavioral health clinician, to help the children and families we care for. The successful candidate will join our clinical provider team, to deliver fully integrated behavioral health services to our patients. Working within our family-centered medical home, the behavioral health clinician will:

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative support to primary care providers and clinical staff
• Complete real-time, initial consultations, and scheduled follow-up care as needed
• Deliver effective, evidence-based, interventions to help children and families achieve targeted behavioral goals
• Maintain up to date documentation in the practice’s electronic health record
• Actively participate in team meetings, and professional development that supports the practices’ integrated healthcare model
• Assist in identifying patients at risk of developing health problems, and provide preventive interventions to address the needs of these populations
• Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes, such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education, to improve patient self-management
• Help evolve the practices integration efforts, by identifying problems and making recommendations for improvement

Qualifications

• A license for independent practice in Massachusetts (LICSW or LMHC) is required
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is required
• Experience with behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and brief, solution-focused interventions is highly desirable
• Candidates should have a proven record of collaborative service delivery, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the flexibility and adaptability required to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, busy medical practice
• Experience in pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting is preferred
• This role provides significant opportunities to participate in high quality, CE-accredited, clinical education, through our partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Pediatric Physicians’ Organization at Children’s, at no cost.