Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician (Licensed / License Eligible)

Job Details
Posting Date: 10/03/2024
Reference ID: 234646
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
Work Location: Onsite, with travel to Lawrence location twice per week
Discipline: Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time Direct Hire
Salary Range: $71,780 - $78,480 (depending on education and licensure)
Bonus: $4,000 (paid in installments: $1,333 after 30 days, $1,333 after 6 months, $1,334 after 12 months)

Schedule/Shift:

• Sunday - Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Friday and Saturday off (M-F schedules may be negotiable)

Job Description

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician (Licensed / License Eligible) to join our comprehensive team providing outpatient therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders. Clinicians will work with both adults and youth, offering support in person, within the community, and through telehealth.

The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide evidence-based therapy and care coordination while maintaining a flexible caseload (typically 60-65 cases). Caseload frequency will vary based on client needs and may involve weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Perform patient and family-centered clinical assessments and treatment planning
• Provide outpatient therapy to individuals, families, and groups
• Collaborate with mobile crisis services (MCI), crisis stabilization (CCS), and other team members
• Coordinate care with other providers, including primary care physicians and specialists
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with internal and external guidelines
• Participate in clinical reviews, treatment planning, and staff huddles
• Support community outreach and service coordination
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other team members
• Attend and participate in professional development and training opportunities
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related clinical field
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in outpatient or similar behavioral health settings (mental health or substance use)
• Ability to travel to Lawrence site twice per week
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Ability to complete CPR, First Aid, and CPSS certification trainings (training will be provided)
• Successful completion of background checks (CORI, SORI, reference check, education verification)

Soft Skills:

• Passionate about giving back to the community
• Comfortable working with individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders
• Independent, self-starter, and team player
• Coachable and open to feedback

Benefits

• Paid training and free CEUs
• Guaranteed licensed supervision
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to work with both adults and youth
• Professional development programs including online training and CEUs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 30+ hours
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days, personal days)
• Education assistance and tuition remission programs
• Student loan payment programs (eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness)
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan and 403(b) option
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Employee referral bonuses
• Mileage reimbursement