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Located in the Worcester County area
Under supervision from the Director of BH, provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in an integrated primary care setting located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.
Major responsibilities:
* Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
* Collects data about patients through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine the proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
* Consult with mental health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
* Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and those with serious Mental Health/Substance Abuse problems.
* Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services.
* Follows up to determine the reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
* Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
* Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals about patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
* Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
* Provides clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals.
* As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
* May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
* Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission.
* Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
* Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.
* Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
* Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
* Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
* Familiarity with psychological testing.
* Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
* Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
* Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
* Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
* Clinical experienceREQUIRED
* Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
* Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
* Bilingual/Trilingual (ENG/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) -but will hire without a second
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
* Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
* Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
* Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
* Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
* Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
* Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
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