ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region.

Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being.
At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone.

Salary: $58,400 - $68,000 / year Schedule: 32 hours/week Location: Hybrid role, located at Neighborhood Health Center and/or Berkshire Pediatrics in Pittsfield, MA when on-site. The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician will provide short-term therapy to patients within the context of a primary care setting, addressing the patient’s mental health and wellbeing in a holistic framework. This person will work with both pediatric patients (mostly adolescents) and adult patients, collaborating with primary care providers and staff to provide goal-oriented, patient-centered care. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team in development of the Plan of Treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
• Adhere to all third party payer requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including clinical progress notes, according to facility policy.
• Provide positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, primary care providers and other members of the healthcare team, referral sources, services agencies and others.
• Stay current on relevant therapeutic interventions, research, and trends in the field through use of Continuing Education time.
• Adhere to all department/facility policies, including attending clinical supervisions and case consultations.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Behave ethically and professionally.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Work with diverse populations.
• Collaborate well with others.
• Develop care plans for patients in different developmental stages.

Essential Skills and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work
• License: LICSW or LMHC professional license per MA state law
• Experience: One (1) year full time

Physical Requirements:

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FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Part-Time

POSITION Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt

LOCATION MA, Pittsfield, CHP Neighborhood Health Center

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.