Behavioral Health Provider for Primary Care at Harbor Health Services

Geiger Gibson is one of the first community health centers in the nation and is a federally qualified community health center (FQHC.)Our site is eligible for Federal Loan Repayment Programs (National Health Service Corps),  State Loan Repayment Programs and Public Service Loan Forgiveness!   For more info, visit  https://nhsc.hrsa.gov /

We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off (20 days to start!) plus 11 additional Holidays and much more! 

Role: 

The Behavioral Health Provider for Primary Care provides direct psychotherapy services to Behavioral Health patients and assists the Behavioral Health Director in clinical functions of the department; developing and implementing policies and procedures; collecting data and developing reports; and other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities: 

• Performs intakes, evaluations and provides therapy to Behavioral Health patients assigned by the Director.
• Actively participates in extended primary care teams, participates on treatment teams focusing on behavioral issues with patients using brief therapies, crisis management and consultations. 
• Obtains insurance authorization for all patients and tracks visits and obtains re-authorization if necessary.
• Completes comprehensive assessments, quarterly treatment updates and discharge summaries for all patients.
• Coordinates behavioral health treatment with psychiatry and primary care providers including integrated Behavioral Health services as directed. 
• Performs collateral case work for patients when necessary such as completing disability forms, consulting with other providers, teachers and institutions.
• Facilitates trainings, case conferences, and conducts Utilization Review. 
• Provides clinical supervision for behavioral health staff and/or interns as directed by Behavioral Health Director.
• Attends case conferences and in-services when required.

Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Current MA LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Worker) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
• Master's Degree in relevant discipline 
• 2 years of experience providing therapy in individual, family and/or group modalities preferred, based on licensure
• Current Massachusetts LADC1 preferred.
• One year of clinical experience in substance abuse treatment preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

*$2500. Sign On Bonus offered, $1250 on hire and $1250 after 90 days in good standing, former employees of HHSI not eligible.