Job Information
The Edinburg Center Town Clinician in Lexington, Massachusetts
TOWN CLINICIAN
Pay Rate $60K to $70K
Commensurate with experience & licensure
Who You Are:
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field required.
Independent licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts preferred.
Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
Experience working with youth and families.
Experience with diverse populations and a range of mental health issues.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of youth and adult serving systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Flexible schedule and ability to work evenings as needed.
Valid MA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
What You Will Do:
Assessment and Consultation: Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients' mental health needs and provide consultation to clients and their families.
Therapeutic Interventions: Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities.
Provide both in-person and virtual appointments to accommodate diverse needs and preferences to Individuals aged 5 and above.
Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate support and intervention during mental health crises.
Specialty Services: Demonstrate clinical experience in areas such as court and probation work, substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, family dysfunction/conflict, grief, loss, and relationship issues.
Make referrals as appropriate to provide access to psychopharmacology, psychological testing, day programs, emergency assessments, and other clinical services as appropriate.
Educational Workshops: Facilitate monthly workshops on topics such as decluttering support, bereavement, art therapy, and mindfulness.
Client Support: Promote the service within the community and identify individuals who may benefit from the services.
Clinical Groups: Create curriculum for and deliver therapy or psychoeducational groups based on Town need.
Meeting Attendance: Attend Town Staff Meetings and Edinburg Outpatient Staff Meetings as appropriate.
Reporting & Documentation: Document progress notes for all sessions in the Electronic Health Record System. Submit detailed utilization and statistical reports to the Director of Human Services by the 10th of each month.
Collaborate closely with the Town to establish efficient scheduling processes and a no-show policy.
Who We Are:
A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty-year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!
At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.
What We Offer:
We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.
We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.
Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please apply by visiting us at http://www.edinburgcenter.org/careers