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.

6. Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

7. Participates in required clinical and administrative supervision.

8. Completes continuing education activities as directed by licensing body and program requirements.

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) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

2. Actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT

3. Satisfactory CORI background check.

Preferred:

1. Licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT is preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

N/A

Preferred:

N/A

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

1. Work is indoors in a patient-focused setting.

2. Must be able to move about the space periodically during the shift.

3. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds for various needs.

The characteristics above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made if necessary in order to perform the essential functions.