CBHC Behavioral Health Clinician I
Vinfen, Lowell, MA, United States
The CBHC Behavior Health Clinician I uses evidence-based practices to provide outpatient therapeutic interventions. The Clinician is part of a comprehensive team that includes bachelor level counselors, recovery coaches, peers, and other clinicians who deliver a full range of services for individuals experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders and/or behavioral health concerns.
About the Model
CBHC is a new Executive Office of Health and Human Services provider type. It offers adult and youth mobile crisis services (MCI), crisis stabilization (CCS), outpatient therapies (individual, family, group), psychopharmacology, and medication-assisted treatments. The model is designed to support individuals and families in the community, reduce emergency room usage for behavioral health crises, increase service delivery flexibility through bundled payments, provide seamless access to urgent and crisis interventions, advance medication-assisted treatment, and enhance use of social supports and community-based staff.
Responsibilities
Provides strength‑based, recovery‑oriented direct therapeutic interventions to clients in person, in the community, or by telehealth, using evidence‑based practices.
Performs patient‑ and family‑centered clinical assessments and evaluations and engages the client and family in treatment planning.
Collaborates with the MCI and CCS CBHC teams through clinical huddles, treatment planning, referrals, case reviews, and other mechanisms to ensure coordinated care.
Maintains an appropriate caseload of clients and frequencies of interventions that support each client’s specific needs as reflected in the treatment plan.
Integrates peers and recovery coaches into the treatment plan.
Collaborates with care coordination teams, including community partners, to include them in treatment planning and goals.
Ensures record‑keeping/documentation meets internal and external requirements and regulations.
Participates as a multidisciplinary team member in regular quality improvement and utilization review activities to drive process improvements and enhance quality of care.
Coordinates treatment and care with other providers, such as primary care, medical specialists, or day‑treatment programs.
Acts as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.
Participates in educational trainings, seminars, grand rounds, and clinical rounds.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and contracted payer requirements.
Provides services to children, adults, families, and/or groups.
Provides after‑hours on‑call coverage in rotation with other program staff.
Travels within MA to various locations as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Familiar with behavioral health, substance/addiction disorders, and psychiatric conditions.
Skilled in brief treatment and crisis interventions.
Practices cultural humility in the care of individuals and families.
Experienced in evidence‑based practices and formal and informal assessment techniques.
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
Experienced with crisis intervention techniques.
Familiar with managed care practices and medical necessity criteria.
Experienced with empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques.
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, and other resources.
Knowledge of available community resources and alternative levels of care.
Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Experienced with telehealth technologies.
Sensitive to and understanding of cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Ethics.
Proven ability to work professionally and confidentially.
Qualifications
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an outpatient or similar behavioral health setting.
Bilingual/bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.
Preferred / Required Education
Master’s degree in an appropriate clinical field (required).
Driving Requirements
Driving is not required.
Physical Effort
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Certifications
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
CPR required within two weeks of hire.
CPSS required.
Required Credentials / Licenses
LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LADC I, or LMFT in Massachusetts.
CANS certification preferred.
Pay Range
USD $71,870.00 – $78,470.00 per year.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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About the Model
CBHC is a new Executive Office of Health and Human Services provider type. It offers adult and youth mobile crisis services (MCI), crisis stabilization (CCS), outpatient therapies (individual, family, group), psychopharmacology, and medication-assisted treatments. The model is designed to support individuals and families in the community, reduce emergency room usage for behavioral health crises, increase service delivery flexibility through bundled payments, provide seamless access to urgent and crisis interventions, advance medication-assisted treatment, and enhance use of social supports and community-based staff.
Responsibilities
Provides strength‑based, recovery‑oriented direct therapeutic interventions to clients in person, in the community, or by telehealth, using evidence‑based practices.
Performs patient‑ and family‑centered clinical assessments and evaluations and engages the client and family in treatment planning.
Collaborates with the MCI and CCS CBHC teams through clinical huddles, treatment planning, referrals, case reviews, and other mechanisms to ensure coordinated care.
Maintains an appropriate caseload of clients and frequencies of interventions that support each client’s specific needs as reflected in the treatment plan.
Integrates peers and recovery coaches into the treatment plan.
Collaborates with care coordination teams, including community partners, to include them in treatment planning and goals.
Ensures record‑keeping/documentation meets internal and external requirements and regulations.
Participates as a multidisciplinary team member in regular quality improvement and utilization review activities to drive process improvements and enhance quality of care.
Coordinates treatment and care with other providers, such as primary care, medical specialists, or day‑treatment programs.
Acts as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.
Participates in educational trainings, seminars, grand rounds, and clinical rounds.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and contracted payer requirements.
Provides services to children, adults, families, and/or groups.
Provides after‑hours on‑call coverage in rotation with other program staff.
Travels within MA to various locations as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Familiar with behavioral health, substance/addiction disorders, and psychiatric conditions.
Skilled in brief treatment and crisis interventions.
Practices cultural humility in the care of individuals and families.
Experienced in evidence‑based practices and formal and informal assessment techniques.
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
Experienced with crisis intervention techniques.
Familiar with managed care practices and medical necessity criteria.
Experienced with empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques.
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, and other resources.
Knowledge of available community resources and alternative levels of care.
Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Experienced with telehealth technologies.
Sensitive to and understanding of cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Ethics.
Proven ability to work professionally and confidentially.
Qualifications
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an outpatient or similar behavioral health setting.
Bilingual/bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.
Preferred / Required Education
Master’s degree in an appropriate clinical field (required).
Driving Requirements
Driving is not required.
Physical Effort
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Certifications
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
CPR required within two weeks of hire.
CPSS required.
Required Credentials / Licenses
LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LADC I, or LMFT in Massachusetts.
CANS certification preferred.
Pay Range
USD $71,870.00 – $78,470.00 per year.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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