Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Job Details

Posting Date: January 17, 2025
Reference ID: 210559
Location: Gardner Massachusetts 01440
Work Location: Onsite, with 1-2 days remote after completing 90 days
Discipline: Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Permanent
Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $70,000 - 95,000 Competitive salary, based on experience, with benefits
Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Description
We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center established to provide medical services to underserved populations in Central Massachusetts. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team. This role involves providing integrated behavioral health services, including psychosocial evaluations, therapy, crisis intervention, and case management, in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families, including preparing treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care.
• Perform therapeutic crisis interventions and urgent services as needed.
• Collect patient data through interviews, case history, psychological tests, and observational techniques; evaluate data to determine the appropriate therapeutic approach or referral.
• Collaborate with mental health and medical staff in the delivery of therapeutic and casework services.
• Refer clients to appropriate service agencies for financial assistance and other needed services.
• Provide home visits for counseling and outreach services as required.
• Follow up with clients to ensure the effectiveness of treatment and adjust therapy methods when necessary.
• Maintain case files, referrals, and documentation related to client treatment, and participate in legal proceedings, such as civil commitment hearings.
• Serve as a liaison to community organizations and schools and participate in community outreach and education activities.
• Provide clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate interns, as needed.
• Perform various administrative duties, such as monitoring budgets, preparing reports, and assisting in research projects.
• Deliver formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to professionals on proper handling or referral of various matters.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission, values, and standards.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
• LCSW will be considered if actively working toward receiving LICSW
• Independently licensed candidates only (no candidates with MSW working towards LCSW)
• Technologically proficient and communicative