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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

Variable

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

71000 - 0821 YMCI North County

Union:

SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:  

1. Completes initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services. Assessment requires clinical interview and contact with collateral providers/natural supports/ family members when possible, and appropriate and consent is provided. May transport client in accordance with CHL standards and procedures.  

2. Completes diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations. Engages client in safety/crisis planning. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated. Assesses eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences. 

3. Completes treatment plans including client’s strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards. Applies culturally competent practices, including gender specific interventions. Recognizes client treatment needs or symptoms and seeks consultation as needed. 

4. Completes referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client, as required by program standards. 

5. Documents service delivery activities according to program standards. Completes consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards. Completes additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program. Complete reassessments, treatment plan updates, readminister measures, and other documentation at assigned intervals. 

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:   

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. 

2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 

4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 

5. Respects 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. 

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. 

All responsibilities are essential job functions. 

II. Position Qualifications: 

License/Certification/Education: 

Required: 

1. Master’s degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field). 

2. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure. 

3. Current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes. 

4. Satisfactory CORI background check. 

Preferred: 

Experience/Skills: 

Required: 

1. Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical environment. 

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.