APTU Behavioral Health Clinician

Acute Psych Behavioral Health Clinician

SCHEDULE:

• full-time 40 hours
• M-F day shift
• No weekend or holiday coverage

LOCATION:

• Acute Psychiatric Therapy Unit (APTU), Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 30 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Masters of Social Work or Masters in Mental Health Counseling
• 2 years of related experience (Master's schooling is acceptable)
• Certification(s): 
  • Active LCSW, LICSW or LMHC (required)

For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to recruiter:

Melanie.Bischoff@Baystatehealth.org​

Summary: 

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, Nurse Manager or Program Supervisor (as noted above), the Behavioral Health Clinician I (“BHC-I”) in the psychiatric inpatient unit is responsible for performing a wide range of duties involving patient evaluation, case management, treatment, discharge planning, and documentation.  The BHC-I is responsible for gathering a psychosocial evaluation through interviews and record review, and completing a written assessment with case formulation and treatment plan. The BHC-I facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings and may also lead psychotherapeutic and/or psychoeducational groups as assigned. Position includes close collaboration with the treatment team, which may include a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Resident, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Utilization Review Specialist, Mental Health Counselor, Patient Care Technician and Psychiatric Nurse. The BHC-I must have excellent written, keyboarding, and verbal communication skills. Represents and supports Baystate Health’s mission to provide quality, compassionate care to members of our community while operating in collaboration with other clinical departments, emphasizing the important interaction between behavioral health, general health, and wellness.  Contributes to Baystate Health’s four compass points of Safety, Quality, Experience, and Value, and demonstrates the BH values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Teamwork and Innovation in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues and collateral contacts.

Adheres to system and department compliance policies, as well as any and all applicable laws and regulations.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities: 

1)  Obtains and maintains release of information forms, and gathers collateral information from outside resources including family, friends, providers, and other community resources.

2)  Completes a psychosocial evaluation including current and past history, assessment of mental status, and risk assessment through patient interviews, collateral contacts, and record review.

3)  Identifies the reason(s) for admissions and, in collaboration with the patient and the treatment team, develops treatment goals and periodic updates consistent with unit policy.

4) Conducts regular therapeutic interviews and ongoing re-assessments of assigned patients, and documents interactions in a progress note.

5) Facilitates psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings to address treatment objectives.  May also lead psychotherapeutic and/or psychoeducational groups as assigned

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