ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.
Community Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.
Salary: $58,400 - $68,000 / year Schedule: 32 hours/week Location: Hybrid role, located at Neighborhood Health Center and/or Berkshire Pediatrics in Pittsfield, MA when on-site. The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician will provide short-term therapy to patients within the context of a primary care setting, addressing the patient’s mental health and wellbeing in a holistic framework. This person will work with both pediatric patients (mostly adolescents) and adult patients, collaborating with primary care providers and staff to provide goal-oriented, patient-centered care. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team in development of the Plan of Treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.
- Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
- Adhere to all third party payer requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including clinical progress notes, according to facility policy.
- Provide positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, primary care providers and other members of the healthcare team, referral sources, services agencies and others.
- Stay current on relevant therapeutic interventions, research, and trends in the field through use of Continuing Education time.
- Adhere to all department/facility policies, including attending clinical supervisions and case consultations.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Behave ethically and professionally.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Work with diverse populations.
- Collaborate well with others.
- Develop care plans for patients in different developmental stages.
Essential Skills and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work
- License: LICSW or LMHC professional license per MA state law
- Experience: One (1) year full time
Physical Requirements:
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Part-Time
POSITION Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt
LOCATION MA, Pittsfield, CHP Berkshire Pediatrics
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Professional Field
Counseling
Social Work
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Age Groups
Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Families
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Racial Justice Allied
Settings
Faith-based organizations
Non-profit
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Military