Behavioral Health Clinician II

This is a Grant Funded Position for a specified duration.

This Grant is scheduled to expire on:

2028-02-03

SCHEDULE:

• 40-hr/week position
• Monday – Friday

LOCATION:

• Family Advocacy Center, 300 Carew Street, Springfield, MA

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (required)
• Certification(s): 
• LICSW, or LMHC, active in State of Massachusetts (required)
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting (5 years preferred).
• Extensive hiring background checks conducted

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Summary: 

Under the direction of the Clinical Program Manager, Practice Manager, and Medical Director, the Behavioral Health Clinician II (BHC-II) provides clinical services to children, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma, including child abuse, sexual assault or exploitation, exposure to violence, and/or traumatic grief, in a trauma specialty clinic/child advocacy center (CAC). In addition, we serve clients across the lifespan who have been impacted by attempted homicide or homicide/vehicular homicide. Clinicians provide individual and group therapy and utilize evidence-based, trauma- and grief-focused treatments. The BHC-II demonstrates a master’s-level knowledge of developmental stages, personality structure and development, behavioral health diagnoses, current treatment modalities, therapeutic processes, ethical guidelines, and a trauma-informed approach to care.

The primary function of the BHC-II is to provide psychotherapeutic treatment to the assigned population. Clinical responsibilities include conducting intakes to obtain patient history information, contributing clinical impressions, making preliminary diagnoses, and participating in the development of interdisciplinary assessment and treatment plans. Treatment often involves collaboration on multiple levels, both within the agency and with external providers, to support children and families in navigating the complex systems they face as a result of trauma (e.g., fellow CAC staff; representatives of state agencies such as the DA’s office and DCF; community-based behavioral health agencies and programs; and community primary care providers). The BHC-II also participates in outreach and survivor-driven programming to support empowerment and build community resilience. They may also have opportunities to become involved in education and training on trauma-related topics within our student programming and in the larger community.

This is a grant funded position through 2/3/2028

Job Responsibilities: 

1)  Provides developmentally informed and culturally sensitive treatment to patients and families.

2)  Evaluates patients to assess presenting problems, contributing history, and current mental status. Assessments are comprehensive, and age-specific and include social, psychological, cultural, spiritual, environmental, and financial assessments necessary to inform appropriate therapeutic care.

3)  Collaborates with the patient/family to develop behaviorally specific treatment plans including measurable treatment goals.

4)  Provides therapeutic services to patients/families.  Utilizes evidence-based therapeutic modalities and approaches to facilitate optimal clinical outcomes.  Makes use of Measurement-Based Care tools as needed and/or directed by the Clinical Supervisor to inform treatment decisions and meaningfully involve the patient/family in treatment.

5)  Completes all documentation related to treatment in the clinical record according to established departmental standards consistent with Joint Commission guidelines.

6)  Manages the necessary documentation and provides the information required by third-party payers to secure reimbursement, as needed. 

7)  Conducts meetings with families, significant others, and other service providers as needed and/or delineated in the treatment plan.

8) Provides strategic information and input to the Practice Manager as needed for service quality evaluation and program development. Contributes to performance improvement activities when indicated to support ongoing advancement of clinical practice or systems issues affecting the delivery of service.

9) As supported by the Clinical Supervisor, the Practice Manager or Medical Director may participate as needed in teaching activities and academic activities, which may include the clinical supervision of social work interns and other clinicians as requested.  

10) Participates in other special activities of the department as requested by the Clinical Supervisor, Practice Manager, or Medical Director.

11) Observes all health and safety requirements.

12) Adheres to the system and department policies and procedures, and any applicable laws and regulations. Meets departmental productivity standards, including timely submission of productivity paperwork.

13) Actively participates in departmental and program meetings, such as conferences, administrative meetings, training, program development, and other special committees.

14) Identifies appropriate goals that enhance professional development and institutional needs.  Maintains independent licensure, including earning of required CEUs. Contributes to the perspective of her/his professional discipline to the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate and adheres to the profession’s Code of Ethics.

15) This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

16) Management has the right to add or change job responsibilities at any time.

Skills and Competencies: 

1) Clinical assessment, brief, evidence-based psychotherapy techniques, administration and interpretation of behavioral health screening instruments, and team-based collaboration skills.

2)  Knowledge of medical terminology and health care systems.

3) Excellent interpersonal skills.

4) Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

5) Knowledgebase related to issues of cultural competence.

Education:

Masters Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist – OtherOtherOther, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – Other, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – other, Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Other, Licensed Mental Health Counselor – OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$71,427.00 – $82,097.00 – $97,115.00