Job Summary
Job Description
This clinician is responsible for providing ongoing assessment, treatment planning and therapy services with a primary focus on the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. Art and expressive therapies will be utilized when needed. While the majority of referrals will be from the Pediatrics Department, there will also be referrals from the Obstetrics/Gynecology Department, Primary Care and Behavioral Health, as well as outside referral sources.
- Maintains a caseload of children and adults followed in either individual, group or family therapy sessions. Conducts a minimum of 8 billable direct services per day.
- Experience providing arts based therapy.
- Provides same day case consultations and warm-hand offs as needed.
- Provides an active support to the Pediatrics Department, with treatment of children, adolescents, and their parents.
- Consults with Obstetrics/Gynecology staff in the treatment of pregnant women or postpartum women and their babies.
- Intakes and screens both scheduled and immediate referrals from the medical providers.
- Participates in required meetings, including weekly Behavioral Health Multidisciplinary Team Meeting and weekly individual supervision sessions.
- Participates in onsite and outside trainings relevant to treatment issues in current caseload, for a minimum of 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) per year.
About the Clinic:
- The clinic has earned its designation as one of only ten refugee health assessment sites contracted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It has also developed a set of initiatives which include chronic disease management, strategies to address health disparities such as comprehensive screening programs, supports for lifestyle change, and health education. It provides social programs to address the economic inequities and social injustices in the communities served.
- Clinic has affiliations and admitting privileges with several hospitals including the Boston Medical Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Children’s Hospital Boston, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Carney Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
- NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Holidays, vacation, PTO
- Health, dental, life, and more
- Loan forgiveness
The Community:
This city is just a few miles from downtown Boston, MA. It offers a diverse and vibrant community and is one of Boston's oldest neighborhoods. It is home to numerous community centers, galleries, and theaters. The diverse population also brings a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and local businesses. Enjoy easy access to an abundance of amenities. The neighborhood is dotted with parks and green spaces, and its proximity to downtown Boston means that world-class hospitals, universities, and cultural attractions are all within reach. Excellent public transportation options around Boston make it easy to get around. The prestigious Roxbury Latin School and universities like Northeastern and Boston University are nearby. Enjoy major league sporting events, including the Red Sox (baseball), the Celtics (basketball), the Bruins (hockey), The New England Patriots (American football), and The New England Revolution (soccer, association football).