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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

Variable

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

71000 - 0822 Emergency Services N/C

Union:

SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:  

1. Completes initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services. Assessment requires clinical interview and contact with collateral providers/natural supports/ family members when possible, and appropriate and consent is provided. May transport client in accordance with CHL standards and procedures.  

2. Completes diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations. Engages client in safety/crisis planning. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated. Assesses eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences. 

3. Completes treatment plans including client’s strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards. Applies culturally competent practices, including gender specific interventions. Recognizes client treatment needs or symptoms and seeks consultation as needed. 

4. Completes referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client, as required by program standards. 

5. Documents service delivery activities according to program standards. Completes consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards. Completes additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program. Complete reassessments, treatment plan updates, readminister measures, and other documentation at assigned intervals. 

II. Position Qualifications: 

License/Certification/Education: 

Required: 

II. Position Qualifications: 

License/Certification/Education: 

Required: 

Clinician III: Master’s degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.