Primary Function:

The Licensed Therapist/Clinical Social Worker is responsible for delivery of integrated behavioral health and case management services to specific populations. UCHC has Social Worker openings that will serve:

• Pediatrics: high-risk groups with (1) Asthma (2) ADHD/Academic Underachievement and/or (3) Medically Complex At Risk
• Women's Health
• Other individuals in need of behavioral health services/treatments

Responsibilities include:

• Provide psychosocial assessments and behavioral health therapy to children, individuals, couples, family and groups.
• Provide crisis intervention and information about community resources and services to Behavioral Health clients.
• Maintain individual caseload and deliver group therapy for children and/or adults.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and Utilization Reviews.
• Collaborate care with Primary Care and other departments as needed.
• Complete all appropriate paperwork and documentation in compliance with Behavioral Health department policy and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdepartmental care team meetings.
• Participate in oversight of Master's level interns if needed.
• Perform additional duties of the Behavioral Health department as needed.

Minimum Basic Knowledge:

• Masters in Social Work or Counseling, or other equivalent Master’s degree with certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current LICSW or LMHC
• Knowledge in brief, integrated, trauma informed skills.

Experience & Qualifications:

• An experienced clinician with a minimum of 2 years working in a multicultural community setting; LICSW preferred.
• Working knowledge of common computer programs.
• Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish and/or English/Cape Verdean Creole preferred.
• Diverse or candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Independent Action:
Work independently adhering to UCHC policies and procedures to assess client needs and deliver competent, qualified services.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Define Access Level to PHI:
Level 4 [Authorized to access full health information. UCHC position and job responsibilities involve the provision of patient care and working as a clinical team member. Staff in this category level, although allowed full access, should only access the necessary information for each respective treatment encounter/circumstance].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination and booster required for employment; and mask wearing while in office/clinical space currently required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dorchester, MA 02125: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LICSW or LMHC (Required)

Work Location: One location

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