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State of Massachusetts
Clinicial - PT, Contract Position
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Jobs › Northampton, MA › Clinicial - PT, Contract Position State of Massachusetts Clinicial - PT, Contract Position Northampton, MA Apply
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Primary role is to facilitate treatment groups with inmate and probation participants. Will be required to maintain appropriate documentation and follow essential curriculum. This is a part time, non-benefited, contract clinician position.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The clinician works under the direction of the Community Justice Support Center Treatment Manager & Program Manager. Will receive clinical supervision weekly with the on-site Clinical SupervisorESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and facilitate treatment groups meeting the curriculum standards
- Participate in any required meetings
- Perform any other task or duties as assigned or required _
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
_- A Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work is required.
- Knowledge and experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Treatment; Experience with criminal justice population preferred
- Understanding and utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques
- General knowledge of the purpose of a correctional facility and the goals and purposes of the CJSC
- Ability to deal effectively with mandated individuals in groups
- Must have a high degree of confidentially for access to client records
- Ability to communicate with others in a direct, clear and professional manner
- Ability to follow moderately complex written or oral instructions
- Regular and reliable attendance is required; flexibility in schedule preferred
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug/health screenings
MENTAL ATTENTION AND VISUAL DEMAND
Flow of work and character of duties requires exceptional mental and visual attention most of the timeWORKING CONDITIONS
Performance of duties under somewhat undesirable conditions and may present potential risk of injury typically associated with working with inmates, probationers, and parolees.Job:
- Contractor