Youth Behavioral Health Clinician in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Berkshire Health Systems
Job Function: Medical
Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Job Description
Youth Behavioral Health Clinician
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DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
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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.
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
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Experience:
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Experience in psychiatric, community mental health, or health care setting in direct care provision including individual, family, and group treatment.
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Experienced in using measures for establishing baselines and monitoring data registry outcomes for common conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders.
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Proven knowledge of community, outpatient behavioral health, and SUD treatment resources.
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Proficiency in care coordination, managed care contact and discharge planning
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Knowledge of community and state agency as well BH / SUD treatment resources.
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Education and Training:
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Master’s degree in clinical social work or related healthcare field required.
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License, Certification & Registration:
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LCLILM - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in MA or LHMC Licensed Mental Health Counselor in MA.
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CPR Certified.
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Other Requirements:
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Effective communication skills with patients, family, physicians, ancillary providers.
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Ability to form rapid engagement and alliance building with patients.
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Ability to maintain and monitor confidentiality of patient records.
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Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
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Ability to learn new duties and adjust to change.
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Job Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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