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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Come join a friendly and inclusive team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) recognizes the power of a diverse community and seeks applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a Clinician in Fitchburg, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical treatment to adults as represented in the caseload through:diagnostic evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention,treatment planning and assessment,individual, group, couple and family therapy
• Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment and planning conferences.
• Consults with area doctors, individuals, and other social service agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services and case management.
• Maintains client records and administrative records according to Center policy.
• Maintains unit productivity standard according to collective bargaining agreement.
• Attends administrative staff meetings as required.
• Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.
• If Clinician IV may provide clinical supervision of staff or Utilization Review.
• Maintain program's therapeutic milieu through behavior management techniques and monitoring of client safety.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Grade C012: Clinician III: Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Grade C16- Clinician IV: Master's degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist.
• Ability to perform diagnostic and risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.
• Can develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented measurable and appropriate for the identified level of care.
• Able to effectively implement prior authorization and utilization management process and advocate for optimal client care.
• Clinical expertise specific to the target population with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.
• Current valid US issued driver's license and ability to provide a registered, inspected, insured automobile for work related purposes including travel between work sites.
• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click

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

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.