Adolescent Day Treatment Clinician

This position works primarily with adolescents in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Under supervision, clinician provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and/or case management services in an integrated, multi-disciplinary primary care setting, located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities. 

Responsibilities: 

●Provides individual, group, and family therapy to adolescent clients using age-appropriate, evidence-based interventions and actively engages families, schools, and other support systems when clinically appropriate.

Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, and case management including discharge planning; provides therapeutic crisis stabilization services as required. 

● Collects data relating to patients through interview, case history, psychological assessments, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify root causes of problems and determines proper the appropriate therapeutic approach or referral to other providers, as appropriate. 

● Consults with supervisor, or other behavioral health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or case management services; refers clients to appropriate service agencies based on medical necessity. 

● Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients requiring crisis stabilization or level of care change, specifically for those with acute Mental Health and/or active substance use disorder. 

● Refers clients to appropriate community/social service agencies for financial assistance and/or other necessary services. 

● Provide outcome measurements as required to evaluate treatment progress and adjust treatment plan as needed.  

● Establishes and maintains all aspects of client case file including clinical documentation beginning at intake and throughout client discharge, including closing treatment plans for clients completing day treatment and/or transitioning to outpatient behavioral health services. 

● Maintains relationships with referral partners; collaborate with outside treatment providers agencies in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities while engaged in day treatment. 

● Works alongside community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.

 ● If appropriate, provide clinical supervision to Master’s level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, and/or education or consulting services to other patient care 

professionals. 

● As appropriate to the position, perform various administrative functions such as group preparation, assist with scheduling, chart audits for quality improvement, utilization review, and outreach to referral sources, etc. 

● Participate in weekly clinical supervision and twice monthly group supervision, attend staff meetings, morning rounds, and multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate to the role. 

● Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and in-service training to staff, if/when required. 

● Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and commitment to the health center Mission, Values & Standards. 

● Provide a description of Day Treatment to new clients. 

● Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

● Master's degree in counseling or social work or similar degree 

● Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license is a plus 

● Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. 

● Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. 

● Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling including competencies, principles, methods, procedures, ethics, and standards. 

● Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills. 

● Knowledge of clinical operations and compliance guidelines. 

● Familiarity as well as collaboration with community mental health resources. 

● Ability to maintain emotional stability during crisis or emergent situations

  ● Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to engage and redirect group members as 

needed and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community 

● Strong verbal and written communication skills including creating, composing, and editing written materials. 

● Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ability to de-escalate in stressful situations. ● Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed. 

● Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights in MA. 

● Ability to lead and train staff and/or students, as neede

Physical Requirements: 

● Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Minimal/limited physical effort needed 

● Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.