Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician - Waltham

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Behavioral Health

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

SALARY: Band D: LCSW ($62,400-$79,000/year), Band E: LICSW & LMHC ($69,700-$91,500/year)

WHO YOU ARE:

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. CRCH is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Behavioral Health Department and provide direct, collaborative care within our Behavioral Health Department. This role offers an opportunity to engage in outpatient therapy, offer diagnostic and therapeutic services, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

• CRCH offers excellent supervision towards licensure, along with opportunities for professional growth.
• We are passionate about serving those who need it most, and this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Eligibility to participate in MA Loan Repayment Program, which offers educational loan repayment incentives to health professionals to practice in community health centers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver evidence-based interventions and trauma informed care, while providing ongoing psychotherapy tailored to the unique cultural backgrounds of patients and their families.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries for assigned caseload. Maintain all documentation in EHR system.
• Aim to achieve 32 billable hours per week, which includes individual therapy, case consultations, or working in an integrated capacity with an interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as a patient advocate by coordinating services or responding to emergencies/ crisis during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Collaborate as an essential member of an interdisciplinary health care team to deliver comprehensive care to patients and their families.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and ensure timely, professional documentation of patient records.
• Attend weekly team meetings, individual supervision, group supervision, and any other meetings identified as pertinent to the role.
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the primary care clinic with affiliated hospitals and within the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health or clinical manager.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, TRAITS, COMPETENCIES

• Master’s clinical social work, psychology, counseling, or related field, with eligibility for licensure (obtain licensure within 1 year from the date of hire).
• Current Massachusetts licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LMFT).
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese highly preferred.
• 1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in community health or mental health settings.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
• Experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based treatments (trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, etc.).
• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation using EHR systems; prior EHR experience preferred.
• Our clinic operates from 8:30am to 7:00pm on Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30am to 5:00pm on Fridays. Clinicians are required to work one evening per week from 10:30am to 7:00pm, with the option to work remotely one day per week.
• Experience with diverse populations and demonstrated understanding of intersectional issues (racism, homophobia, etc.).
• Experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals affected by mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and trauma is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask.
• On rare occasions, collaborate with the director to provide coverage for scheduled sessions during other providers' vacations, emergencies, or personal/family leaves, with the flexibility to offer support at both locations as needed to ensure seamless care.
• Contribute to CRCH’s behavioral health initiatives.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as Behavioral Health Clinician rewarding and impactful! You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory!

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tickets at Work

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Travel Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities.? By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.? Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.??