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

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.

Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical treatment to adults as represented in the caseload through diagnostic evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual, group, couple and family therapy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment and planning conferences.
• Consult with doctors, individuals, and other social service agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services, and case management.
• Maintain client records and administrative records according to Center policy.
• Attend administrative staff meetings as required.
• Attend in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.
• Participates in required trainings.
• Performs other related duties.

Speciality Responsibilities:

• Complete CCBHC Diagnostic Evaluations with individuals and families within the required timeframes: Urgent - 24 hours, Routine - 10 business days.
• Complete CCBHC Diagnostic Evaluations within contractual and agency requirements Clinical Team.
• Coordinate and develop treatment plans consistent with Department of Developmental Services ISP or IEP regulations as required.
• Provide therapy and/or crisis assessment and planning in the community as required by the DDS contract STEP.
• Provides written reports to probation consistent with BSAS requirements Outpatient Substance Use Treatment
• Maintains documentation consistent with BSAS requirements.
• Using identified procedures for the program, ensures random drug screening is completed consistent with BSAS requirements.
• Complies with established division and program policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and trainings as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Grade C12- 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.
• Grade C16- Clinician IV: Master's degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist.
• Ability to perform diagnostic and risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.
• Ability develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented, measurable, and appropriate for the identified level of care.
• Clinical expertise specific to adults with chronic, persistent, and/or severe behavioral health conditions with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.
• Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.