Outpatient Therapist - Cape CBHC

Department:  Behavioral Health Integration

Reports To:  Outpatient Clinic Director

Mission Statement:  Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.

Job Summary:

The Cape Cod Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) Outpatient Therapist will provide outpatient therapy services to individuals participating in the Cape Cod CBHC including counseling and psycho-therapy services. These services include assessments; treatment, case documentation, discharge planning, and coordination of care with other care providers, family and other involved individuals or service providers as appropriate.  Clinicians work within the context of a multidisciplinary team in the clinic. This position contributes to Bay Coves mission by its participation in a program taking a recovery oriented approach to providing access to services that address the needs of community members most impacted by deleterious social determinants of health. This is an exempt position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Screen, evaluate and treat individuals participating in the Cape Cod CBHC.  Modalities of treatment include, but are not limited to, psycho-therapy/counseling with individuals, groups, couples, and families.
• Maintain updated clinical records of individual or group clients in a timely fashion and as specified by the policies and procedures of the Cape CBHC and by standards of regulatory and funding agencies.  This includes but is not restricted to a comprehensive initial assessment, Individual Action Plans (treatment plans), progress notes, and discharge summaries when applicable.
• Coordinate treatment with other involved parties as appropriate, i.e. other psychiatric and/or medical treaters (PCP), other service providers, significant client supports, etc.
• Be a participating member of the multidisciplinary care team and provide support in helping to facilitate and empower patients to engage in improving their well being
• Complete required training designated on orientation checklist and on the CBHC general training plan within established parameters
• Maintain professional licensure and professional competency by attending educational and professional activities such as conferences, seminars and training pertinent to the population served and the clinical work conducted.
• Assist the CBHC quality and evaluation team in the collection of required data for submission to funder
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

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 Requirements for the Position:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field required.
• LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or other behavioral health category which qualifies as Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts preferred.
• At least two years of experience providing services to individuals with mental health challenges.
• Solid understanding of clinical and recovery principles.
• Professional writing and oral communications skills.
• High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
• Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.
• A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position.

Mission Traits:

• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
• Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners

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