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Latino Counseling Center
Clinician-Mental Health for CBHI - IHT
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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
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE
MENTALHEALTH CLINICIAN
( H1B )REPORTS TO
CLINICALPROGRAM MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY
The Mental Health Clinician provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults at a client's home and/or office. The Mental Health Clinician performs client and/or community-focused resource coordination activities to ensure clients and/or community members receive comprehensive care. This position requires a person with knowledge of child development, adolescent growth and development, and the ability to communicate effectively with families. The Mental Health Clinician must also have background and knowledge of trauma and the effect it has on child and adult development. The Mental Health Clinician must possess training and group facilitation skills, knowledge of related community resources, knowledge of interventions, and the ability to collaborate with other community organizations and agencies. Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation on a timely matter.QUALIFICATIONS
JOBQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Registered Intern or equivalent with Master's degree (MA or MS) or equivalent required in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field (M.Ed., LMFT, LMHC, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LADACI, LADAC II
).- Bi-lingual in Spanish is highly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to keep accurate and complete charts, client records, required data forms and processes.
- Demonstrated ability to perform additional duties such as facilitating client support groups, individual or group counseling, family counseling, couples therapy.
- Demonstrated ability to represent the agency in a professional manner with collaborative groups.
- Preferred 1-2 years of related experience and/or training providing services as a clinician, therapist, social worker, or case manager.