Access Clinician III and IV

Full time, part time and per diem positions available

• Community Healthlink - Worcester

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Complete 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.

2. Complete diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.

3. Engage client in safety/crisis planning.

4. Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated.

5. Assess eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences.

6. Complete treatment plans including client's strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Access Clinician III

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. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. Satisfactory CORI background check.

4. Current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company

Preferred:

1. Bilingual preferred.

Access Clinician IV

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).

2. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure.

3. Current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes.

4. Satisfactory CORI background check.

Preferred:

1. Bilingual preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a clinical environment.

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.