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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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 Geriatric Team provides consultation, assessment and direct services to older adults residing in long term care facilities in Central Massachusetts and MetroWest. The focus is on the emotional, behavioral and late-life problems that affect overall functioning. As a team member we consult with avariety of health care professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

The therapist works both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. This position offers the opportunity to join a team, of Licensed Social Workers, LMHCs, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse and Psychiatry. CHL provides a supportive environment, Monday through Friday schedule with flexibility,and no on call after hours.

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• Provides diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapeutic treatment services to adults in nursing home facilities with behavioral health conditions through individual therapy and brief intervention, consultation with nursing home staff, consultation with family members and legal guardians/representatives, and psychiatric consultation.

• Provides direct clinical treatment to adults in nursing home facilities through diagnostic evaluations and screenings, urgent assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual therapy, and case consultation.

• Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment and planning conferences

• Consults with nursing home staff and insurance providers regarding clients, client services, and case management

• Maintains client records and administrative records according to clinic policy.

• Attends administrative staff meetings.

• Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.

• Perform other related job 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:

• 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 requirementsfor independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Licensure as LMHC, LCSW or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts preferred.

• Clinician IV: Master's degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist

• Ability to perform diagnostic and risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine medical necessity.

• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented, measurable, and appropriate for the identified level of care.

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

• Clinical expertise specific to adults in nursing home facilities with behavioral health conditions with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and nursing home staff.

• Current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including travel between work sites.

• 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

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.