Psychotherapist II - (Hybrid Remote/Onsite) at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. – Worcester, Massachusetts

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Psychotherapist based in our Worcester health center.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Job Summary:

• Provide outpatient mental/behavioral health psychotherapy to patients of the Health Center.
• Provide brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment and evaluation.
• Serve as a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with other team members in providing patient care.
• Participate in coordinating care for individual patients, support patients and families in self-management, through evidenced-based approaches as part of the team-based approach to care.
• Engage in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient population needs.
• Maintain necessary paperwork and documentation as required by department and health center policies and protocols.
• Provide consultation to medical providers as well as to other programs of the health center regarding mental/behavioral health issues.
• Provide patient advocacy, outreach, and education in the community as appropriate.
• Adhere to all department protocols regarding patient care.
• Perform other duties and work on special projects as assigned by the supervisor including attendance at requested department, center, and outside meetings and/or trainings.
• Supports a work environment that is responsive and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and patient population.
• Contributes and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.

Job Requirements:

• A current active license to practice in Massachusetts as a LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT OR Independently License Eligible
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.
• $65,000-$80,000 depending on years of experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program