Part Time Clinician- Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston (Remote/Flexible Hours)
Position Summary
Under the direction of Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Services within the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center, the Clinician for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) Telehealth Hubs will be responsible for the direct provision of behavioral health services through telemedicine to patients connecting from a Boys and Girls Club. The Community-Based Telehealth Hubs an IBH initiative that collaborates with community agencies to create spaces outside of BMC from which patients can connect to their behavioral health telehealth visits, with the goal of increasing access to behavioral health care by addressing various barriers such as privacy concerns and limited technological literacy. The clinician will serve as a member of the Community-Based Telehealth Hubs team and provide direct clinical services to patients across the lifespan, including: psychosocial assessments and diagnosis clarification; treatment planning; targeted, evidence-based treatment; risk assessments; communication with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient. The clinician will also collaborate with the team and BGCB, the partnering agency partnering agencies to formulate, plan, and implement outreach activities that actively connect club and adjacent community members to the telehealth hubs for individual behavioral health services. This position is fully virtual.
Position: Part Time Clinician- Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
Department: Psychiatry
Schedule: Part Time
Essential Responsibilities / Duties
Complete psychosocial assessments
Plan and implement targeted, evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment
Complete risk assessments as indicated; report any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to ensure patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates
Comply with institutional, departmental, regulatory and professional requirements for patient confidentiality, documentation recording, and data collection
Follow established hospital emergency and safety procedures
Utilize the hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospitals mission
Attend team meetings as indicated with punctuality and consistency
Collaborate with partner community agencies to facilitate provision of services
Maintain competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care
Obtain continuing education as necessary to maintain licensure
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
Education
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Requires Masters Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or school of Mental Health Counseling or related field as determined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
Requires a Massachusetts License: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Experience
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (ksa)
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred
Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, and social determinants of health
Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural humility is very important
Previous experience or interest in community-based initiatives preferred
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.
Must be comfortable in a dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued)
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Under the direction of Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Services within the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center, the Clinician for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) Telehealth Hubs will be responsible for the direct provision of behavioral health services through telemedicine to patients connecting from a Boys and Girls Club. The Community-Based Telehealth Hubs an IBH initiative that collaborates with community agencies to create spaces outside of BMC from which patients can connect to their behavioral health telehealth visits, with the goal of increasing access to behavioral health care by addressing various barriers such as privacy concerns and limited technological literacy. The clinician will serve as a member of the Community-Based Telehealth Hubs team and provide direct clinical services to patients across the lifespan, including: psychosocial assessments and diagnosis clarification; treatment planning; targeted, evidence-based treatment; risk assessments; communication with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient. The clinician will also collaborate with the team and BGCB, the partnering agency partnering agencies to formulate, plan, and implement outreach activities that actively connect club and adjacent community members to the telehealth hubs for individual behavioral health services. This position is fully virtual.
Position: Part Time Clinician- Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
Department: Psychiatry
Schedule: Part Time
Essential Responsibilities / Duties
Complete psychosocial assessments
Plan and implement targeted, evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment
Complete risk assessments as indicated; report any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to ensure patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates
Comply with institutional, departmental, regulatory and professional requirements for patient confidentiality, documentation recording, and data collection
Follow established hospital emergency and safety procedures
Utilize the hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospitals mission
Attend team meetings as indicated with punctuality and consistency
Collaborate with partner community agencies to facilitate provision of services
Maintain competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care
Obtain continuing education as necessary to maintain licensure
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
Education
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Requires Masters Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or school of Mental Health Counseling or related field as determined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
Requires a Massachusetts License: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Experience
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (ksa)
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred
Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, and social determinants of health
Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural humility is very important
Previous experience or interest in community-based initiatives preferred
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.
Must be comfortable in a dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued)
SOCWKR
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Apply Now