Intake Clinician

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and southeastern Massachusetts.

The Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Intake Clinician will serve as the initial clinical point of contact for individuals receiving Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center services including all services delivered to youth, adults and families experiencing behavioral health challenges through the Mass Health funded Community Behavioral Health Center. The Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Intake Clinician will conduct initial needs assessments and oversee the coordination of the individual’s ongoing participation in the Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.

This position contributes to Bay Coves mission by its participation in a program taking a recovery oriented approach to providing access to services that address the needs of community members most impacted by deleterious social determinants of health.

This is an exempt position.

• Serve as the initial point of clinical contact for the Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center coordinating referrals from outside agencies and from within Bay Cove.
• Coordinate initial assessments of needs and participate in coordination of care for each Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center service participant.
• Maintain a caseload of Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center service participants for outpatient therapy.
• Operate effectively in a team-approach with ability to coordinate with Bay Cove partners involved in the Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.
• Maintain updated clinical records of individual or group clients as specified by the policies and procedures of the Bay Cove Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.
• Coordinate treatment with other involved parties as appropriate, i.e., other psychiatric and/or medical treaters, other service providers, significant client supports, etc.
• Ensure timely clinical documentation fulfilling requisite standards regarding medical necessity and description of services related to the treatment plan and/or any crisis concerns.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field required.
• LICSW, LMHC, or other behavioral health category which qualifies as an Independently Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing services to adults with mental health challenges.
• Experience in working with the target population of Bay Cove’s Behavioral Health Outpatient Services.
• Solid understanding of clinical and recovery principles.
• Professional writing and oral communications skills.
• High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
• Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; candidates with fluency in specific essential languages offer a pay differential.
• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
• Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners.

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsor ships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Rate: $70,000

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