Behavioral Health Clinician - Child Partial

Child Partial Hospitalization Behavioral Health Clinician

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Child Partial Hospitalization Program, is looking for a per diem Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team in Holyoke, MA.

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE:

• Per Diem hours
• Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30
• No weekends. No holidays

LOCATION:

• Child Partial Hospitalization Program
• Holyoke, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM

• Excellent Compensation
• Earned Time off
• Continuing education support
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (required)
• LCSW, LICSW or LMHC licensure (required)
• 1 year experience working with children (preferred)

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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Summary Discerption:

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, Program Manager, and/or Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Clinician I (BHC-I) in the Partial Hospital Program 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 reviews and completing an assessment with case formulation and treatment plan.  The BHC-I facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups as assigned and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings. Position includes close collaboration with the treatment team, which may include a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse, Supervisor,  Behavioral Health Clinicians, Psychiatric Nurse and/or Mental Health Counselors. 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 Requirements:

1)Complete psychosocial evaluations including presenting symptoms, past history, assessment of mental status and risk assessment through patient interviews, collateral contacts, and record review.   

2) Identifies the reason(s) for admissions and in collaboration with the patient develops treatment goals and weekly updates.

3) Facilitates/co-facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups to address treatment objectives.

4) Complete discharge plans which address aftercare recommendations, step-down options, community supports, or other treatment needs. In collaboration with psychiatric providers, completes discharge summaries.

5) Actively participates in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings in order to coordinate the highest quality of care to patients.  <