BH Clinician

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients. Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions. To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page. Time Type: Full time Department: All Locations: 10 Gove Street – Taylor Building Position Summary: The Behavioral Health (BH) clinician provides comprehensive behavioral health services to care for patients with medical and behavioral issues in the primary care environment. The BH clinician is integrated directly into the clinical environment and provides direct care and coordination of services in tandem with his/her primary care and/or emergency department colleagues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The provision of direct patient care, including assessment, short term cognitive behavioral therapy, and long term psychotherapy, as appropriate to the clinical environment. Clinical care management and oversight for special high-risk populations, as specified by the primary care department within which the BH clinician is integrated. This includes coordination of services with outside behavioral health providers when necessary and periodic outreach to engage patients in care. General practice support, including emergency response to attend to patients in crisis, clinical consultation, and in-basket management, and support for community education efforts. Qualifications and Requirements: Graduate from an accredited Masters in Psychology (MA), Masters in Education (Counseling-MEd.), or MSW program. Current Massachusetts license (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, Licensed Psychologist) or license eligibility. Minimum of 2 years relevant post-graduate experience, preferably in a community health, mental health or hospital setting. Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions. Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions. Comfortable with the pace of primary care and emergency care, within with an interdisciplinary team. There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team! Medical & Dental Coverage Life and Disability Insurance Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers 401(K) Retirement Plan Educational Assistance Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time A Generous Staff Development Benefit Excellent Malpractice Coverage A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support Free Parking And Much More…