Job Description
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people?
The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are currently hiring a Psychotherapist based in our Worcester Affirming Care department.
As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability, and respect, supporting the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of our staff and community's cultures. You are a good fit if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.
Job Summary:
To provide outpatient mental/behavioral health psychotherapy to patients within the Affirming Care (GAC) Program. The Psychotherapist II- GAC Program is a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with other team members in providing patient care. The role involves coordinating care for individual patients, supporting patients and families in self-management using evidence-based approaches, engaging in health center projects targeting specific patient population needs, and utilizing effective communication strategies, including health literacy approaches.
Job Duties:
1. Provide psychotherapy to patients in the Affirming Care Program.
2. Provide consultation, assessment, and evaluation on an urgent and routine basis during regular health center hours.
3. Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis regarding mental/behavioral health issues.
4. Maintain necessary paperwork and documentation as required by department and health center policies.
5. Provide trauma-informed care.
6. Consult with medical providers and other programs regarding mental/behavioral health issues.
7. Provide patient advocacy, outreach, and education in the community as appropriate.
8. Provide contracted consultation and evaluation to outside agencies such as schools and residential treatment programs.
9. Adhere to all department protocols regarding patient care.
10. Perform other duties and work on special projects as assigned.
Job Requirements:
* Active license to practice in Massachusetts as LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT.
* Passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.
* Strong background and training in Affirming Psychotherapy.
* All employees must have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese is a plus.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
* Health center pays 80% of medical premiums.
* Coverage for individuals and most family types.
* Generous time off packages.
* Dental and Vision insurance.
* 403b Retirement Plan with employer match.
* Flexible Spending Accounts.
* Employee Assistance Program.
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