SBHC Therapist

Lynn Community Health Center; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn Community Health Center in Lynn, MA is seeking a School Based Health Center Behavioral Health Therapist to join a diverse, mission-driven team serving children and adolescents in a school setting.

The role focuses on collaborating with teachers and school staff to provide culturally aware, trauma-informed care, creating patient-centered treatment plans, and integrating behavioral health with primary care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or license eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Psychology, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC). If not yet independently licensed, clinical supervision and support will be provided toward your licensure.
• Doctoral or master’s degree, with commensurate practicum, internship, and post graduate work focused clinicalmentalhealthpractice.
• Previous experience in participating in quality improvement activities andprogramdevelopmenthelpful.
• Experience in treating patients from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds who experience a range of mental health challenges
• Experience consulting and/or collaborating with the various agencies that provide care and support in the community for children and families

Responsibilities

• Create patient-centered treatment plans, provide ongoing treatment, and case management services, and assess patient’s ongoing clinical needs and progress.
• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial diagnostic evaluations with patients.
• Provide a team-oriented approach to patient care and fully participate in integrating behavioral health care withprimarycare.
• Engage in collaborative crisis management services in urgent situations

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology/social work/related field

Job description

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SBHC Therapist

Salary Full Time Lynn, MA, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 1782

Salary Range: $68,432.00 To $97,376.48 Annually

School Based Health Center- Behavioral Health Therapist

This position is Full Time, split between Connery and Ford Elementary Schools in Lynn, MA

Would you love to be a part of a diverse team that provides accessible and quality behavioral health care for children & adolescents in a school setting?

• Are you interested in collaborating with school staff including teachers, social workers, adjustment counselors and school leadership to provide supportive, culturally aware, and trauma-informed care to children and adolescents?
• Are you passionate about social justice and providing empowering and affirming care on an integrated team?
• Are you interested in your professional growth and looking for a position with the potential for loan repayment/salary supplement, funding for license renewals, and continuing education opportunities?
• Do you value work-life balance and would enjoy a generous amount of time off including all school holidays, breaks, and 22 days off during the summer?
• Are you committed to strengthening your clinical skills with individual and group supervision and ongoing specialized training?
• Do you want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team where your voice and perspective is valued and encouraged?

In this role you will:

• Create patient-centered treatment plans, provide ongoing treatment, and case management services, and assess patient’s ongoing clinical needs and progress.
• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial diagnostic evaluations with patients.
• Provide a team-oriented approach to patient care and fully participate in integrating behavioral health care withprimarycare.
• Engage in collaborative crisis management services in urgent situations.

The successful applicant will offer:

• Must be licensed or license eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Psychology, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC). If not yet independently licensed, clinical supervision and support will be provided toward your licensure.
• Doctoral or master’s degree, with commensurate practicum, internship, and post graduate work focused clinicalmentalhealthpractice.
• Previous experience in participating in quality improvement activities andprogramdevelopmenthelpful.
• Experience in treating patients from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds who experience a range of mental health challenges
• Experience consulting and/or collaborating with the various agencies that provide care and support in the community for children and families

Starting salary commensurate with experience.