Clinician-Victim Services, 37.5 Hrs- Days

UMass Memorial Health
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
Nov 08, 2024
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Exempt Schedule Details: Scheduled Hours: Shift: Hours: 37.5 Cost Center: 71000 - 0785 CEDV Union: SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. The Victim Services Program is based in both Worcester and Leominster. The Victim Services Program is comprised of specialty areas that allow for a flexible response to victims of violent crimes and the needs of the communities we serve. Our approach is multi-modal focusing on a variety of victim populations; children and adults exposed to domestic violence, after homicide families and loved ones, sexual abuse/rape, LGBTQI victimization and post disaster victims. All services, including individual, couple, family, group therapy crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups, community outreach events, advocacy, and coordinated care with other community agencies, are free of financial obligation for qualified clients. Transportation to treatment and childcare in Worcester are provided free of cost to Victim Services program clients. Services are available in English and Spanish in both locations. Responsibilities: Provides outpatient diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapeutic treatment services to children, adolescents and adults in individual, family, couple, and group therapy Provides consultation and educational services to community groups and agencies in culturally, ethnically and linguistically appropriate manner. Direct clinical psychotherapy services including the use of evidenced based practices, i.e. TF-CBT Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ARC: The Attachment Self-Regulation Competency Framework to children, adolescents and adult as represented in the caseload through diagnostic evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual, group, couple and family therapy Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment and planning conferences. Consults with area schools, doctors, individuals, and other social service agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services and case management. Maintains client records and administrative records according to Center policy Maintains unit productivity standard according to collective bargaining agreement. Attends administrative staff meetings as required Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Qualifications: Grade C12: Clinician III: Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Grade C16: Clinician IV: LICSW in the State of Massachusetts. Experience in the area of practice necessary. Minimum of two years in a clinical setting working with children, adolescents, and families with behavioral, social, and emotional difficulties. Must be able to work on Weekend and Evening shifts. Minimum of two years working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced and/or have been exposed to domestic violence, abuse, and/or violence. Must have a working knowledge of domestic violence, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. Proven ability to effectively engage clients, successfully advocate for clients and to work well with other professionals. Proven ability to perform assessments. Demonstrated strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and ability to contribute to team objectives required. Demonstrated strong communication skills. Ability to use a computer-based information system. Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly urged to apply Current valid US-issued drivers license All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click here. Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.