Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Job Title: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Job Details

Posting Date: March 7th, 2025
Reference ID: 210559
Location: Gardner Massachusetts 01440 or Leominster, MA (depending on preference)
Work Location: Onsite, with 1-2 days remote after completing 90 days
Discipline: Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Permanent
Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $70,000 - 95,000 Competitive salary, based on experience, with benefits
Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Description
We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center established to provide medical services to underserved populations in Central Massachusetts. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team. This role involves providing integrated behavioral health services, including psychosocial evaluations, therapy, crisis intervention, and case management, in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families, including preparing treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care.
• Perform therapeutic crisis interventions and urgent services as needed.
• Collect patient data through interviews, case history, psychological tests, and observational techniques; evaluate data to determine the appropriate therapeutic approach or referral.
• Collaborate with mental health and medical staff in the delivery of therapeutic and casework services.
• Refer clients to appropriate service agencies for financial assistance and other needed services.
• Provide home visits for counseling and outreach services as required.
• Follow up with clients to ensure the effectiveness of treatment and adjust therapy methods when necessary.
• Maintain case files, referrals, and documentation related to client treatment, and participate in legal proceedings, such as civil commitment hearings.
• Serve as a liaison to community organizations and schools and participate in community outreach and education activities.
• Provide clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate interns, as needed.
• Perform various administrative duties, such as monitoring budgets, preparing reports, and assisting in research projects.
• Deliver formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to professionals on proper handling or referral of various matters.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission, values, and standards.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
• LCSW will be considered if actively working toward receiving LICSW
• Independently licensed candidates only (no candidates with MSW working towards LCSW)
• Technologically proficient and communicative

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.