Clinician – Outpatient Therapist

Outpatient Clinicians provide counseling and psychotherapy services to clients of the mental health clinics.  These services include assessments; treatment, case documentation, discharge planning, and ordination of care with other care providers, family, and other involved individuals or service providers as appropriate.  Clinicians work within the context of a multi-disciplinary team in the clinic.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Essential Functions of Position

• Screen, evaluate, and treat adult clients assigned by the Outpatient Service Director or the Clinic Coordinator.  Modalities of treatment include, but are not limited to, psychotherapy/counseling with individuals, groups, couples, and families.
• If assigned, with the assistance of an interpreter facilitate therapy groups with non-English speaking populations (i.e. Vietnamese, Cape Verdean, Haitian, etc.)
• Maintain updated clinical records of an individual or group clients in a timely fashion and as specified by the policies and procedures of the clinic and by standards of regulatory and funding agencies.  This includes but is not restricted to a comprehensive initial assessment, Individual Action Plans (treatment plans), progress notes, and discharge summaries when applicable.
• Coordinate treatment with other involved parties as appropriate, i.e. other psychiatric and/or medical treaters (PCP), other service providers, significant client supports, etc.
• Be a participating member of the multi-disciplinary team at the clinic by participating in– if requested by Clinic Director - staff meetings, clinical case reviews, case conferences, etc.
• Attend all training required by Bay Cove Human Services and/or the Clinic.
• Comply with productivity standards as established by the clinic director/agency. A minimum of at least 6.5 billable hours weekly is required for an 8-hour position unless otherwise determined by the clinic director/ agency.
• Maintain professional licensure and professional competency by attending educational and professional activities such as conferences, seminars, training, etc. pertinent to the population served and the clinical work conducted.
• Participate in the clinic’s effort to meet Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) goals and other treatment initiatives.
• Provide coverage for other therapists if needed and assigned to cover by Outpatient Services Director.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Possess competency with time management and organization skills. Ability to be detail-oriented.
• Some proficiency in computer skills. Ability to be proficient in utilizing Electronic Medical Records.
• Preferred experience in working with the severely and persistently mentally ill, the elder, and/or the culturally diverse populations
• A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the allotted time frame.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to function as an effective change agent.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve differences.
• Ability to function under pressure in a fast-paced human service environment.
• Ability to be flexible, open, and responsive to ongoing industry changes.
• Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective, creative solutions to pursue opportunities.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to articulate and communicate Bay Cove's mission and strategic direction in a consistent and enthusiastic manner to departmental staff.
• Ability to interact with and communicate with all contacts with the highest level of respect, clarity, precision and good will.
• Ability to maintain standards of confidentiality as required by professional ethics and state/ federal law.
• Ability to utilize clinical and administrative supervision constructively with the aim of bettering the therapeutic relationship and overall success of fulfilling the activities and requirements for the position.

Training Requirements

• Confidentiality
• Ethics/Boundaries
• Rights
• Fire & Personal Safety
• Infectious Diseases
• Sexual Harassment
• Diversity
• Incident Reporting
• Additionally, outpatient therapists are required to fulfill the requirements to maintain their license, which includes a minimum of 30 CEUs every two years.