Youth Behavioral Health Clinician- Per Diem - Berkshire Health Systems - Pittsfield

Schedule:

• Per Diem
• Hours: 9:30am-6:00pm
  
  

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• • he Youth Behavioral Health Clinician works in The Youth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), a time-limited and structured outpatient behavioral health treatment program for individuals aged 12 – 17. The Youth IOP can provide an effective alternative to an acute care admission or to an ED visit, and can be coordinated with other outpatient providers. Milieu-based treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary behavioral health team including child psychiatrists and licensed clinicians.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
  • Experience:
    • Experience in psychiatric, community mental health, or health care setting in direct care provision including individual, family, and group treatment.
    • Experienced in using measures for establishing baselines and monitoring data registry outcomes for common conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders.
    • Proven knowledge of community, outpatient behavioral health, and SUD treatment resources.
    • Proficiency in care coordination, managed care contact and discharge planning
    • Knowledge of community and state agency as well BH / SUD treatment resources.
  • Education and Training:
    • Master’s degree in clinical social work or related healthcare field required.
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • LCLILM - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in MA or LHMC Licensed Mental Health Counselor in MA.
    • CPR Certified.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Effective communication skills with patients, family, physicians, ancillary providers.
    • Ability to form rapid engagement and alliance building with patients.
    • Ability to maintain and monitor confidentiality of patient records.
    • Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
    • Ability to learn new duties and adjust to change.