Benefits:- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Back Bay Mental Health - Mental Health Outpatient in Boston, right off of the Green Line next to Boston University.
You will have a designated free parking space if you commute by car!
Our mental health outpatient day program runs from 9a to 5p and the evening program runs from 6p-9p.
Must be willing to carry a case load of around 12 clients, run 2-4 groups a week and maybe an evening group on occasion.
Specific Responsibilities:
Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as education and skills training.
Complete intake of new clients immediately upon admission.
Obtain history and presenting information as delineated in program policy.
Createindividualized treatment plans with clients
Updates referring sources and family members on patient progress
Utilize therapeutic interventions and rapport-building practices, including motivational interviewing techniques
Document treatment episodes, contacts, treatment plans and sessions according to payor and company policies and procedures
Coordinates comprehensive discharge plan to ensure seamless community reintegration.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions, Psychology or related field is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions, Psychology or related field is preferred.
LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LADC preferred
At least 2years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work with an Electronic Medical Record
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person