What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Behavioral Clinician - WHCH position at Family Health Center?
The Specialty Behavioral Clinician is a fulltime onsite position located at Worcester Health Care for the Homeless (WHCH) (formally HOAP), which provides trauma-informed medical and behavior health services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The goal is to create a welcoming, empowering, and dignified medical home for those we serve. Our team-based approach provides care in our newly renovated clinic located at 199 Chandler Street as well as various outreach clinics within the City of Worcester. In addition to medical and behavior health services, patients can access case management, recovery coaches, and Office Based Assisted Treatment (OBAT) for substance-use disorder.
Job Description:
The Specialty Behavioral Health Clinician will provide clinical assessments and counseling to FHCW clients. The Clinician will work together with other behavioral health clinicians to continually assess the needs and expectations of clients. The Clinician will work to address and meet
those identified needs and expectations. The Clinician will be required to treat individuals of all ages and will provide culturally competent care, utilizing interpretation services when
indicated. The Clinician will engage in and support productivity in order to ensure access to the clients seeking services. The Clinician will also work directly with medical providers to collaboratively address clients/patients’ needs and to support optimal medical and behavioral health.
Educational Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling
required.
Experience Required:
LMHC and LICSW candidates require a minimum of two years
post-graduate clinical experience. Minimum of two years post-graduate experience for the PsyD candidate is preferred. Direct clinical work with individuals,
children, and families is required.
Professional Licensure/Special Skills and Certification Required:
LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Clinical supervision of interns and LCSW, as appropriate.
Reporting Relationship:
Reports directly to the Director of Worcester Health Care for the Homeless
EOE
