Psychotherapist III (MSW-LICSW) - Malden - Outpatient Psychiatry

Job Profile

Summary

This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can

provide

services if necessary

In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties : Provides social work

assistance

to patients and families relating to illness, disease,

hospitalization

and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources

Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home / community service

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other

lower level

professionals or manage processes and programs

The majority of

time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically

acquired

through advanced education

A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

Typically

responsible for : managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision,

coaching

and reviewing the work of

lower level

professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.

Job Overview

This position

provides

direct clinical services including evaluations,

consultation

and outpatient psychotherapy.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1.

Master's degree in Social Work

or PHD from an accredited program.

2.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

3.

Five (5) years of experience in

outpatient psychotherapy with adult population.

Experienced in brief psychotherapy model, CBT, DBT, and treatment of dual diagnosis consumers.

Preferred Qualifications

1.

Experience with group psychotherapy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The

duties and responsibilities listed

below

are intended to describe the general nature of work

and

are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

Other duties

and responsibilities

may be assigned.

Provide

initial diagnostic assessments using DSM-V.

Develop initial and

subsequent

treatment plans, written in observable, measurable terms.

Provide

individual, couple / family and group treatment modalities within a short-term treatment model.

Provide

documentation of treatment

utilizing

SOAP format, accepted LMH and CCS

forms which and

which meets LMH, CCS, and regulatory standards.

Maintains

current therapy notes, treatment plans, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within

appropriate

time

frames

Identif

ies

, using format and guidelines,

high risk

clients and review these cases monthly with Supervisor and Psychiatrist.

Responds to needs of clients and the clinic including responding to urgent care requests and crisis intervention.

Available to take on new cases as needed.

Responsible for the

utilization

review process as needed per insurance requirements.

Provide

to

the

supervisor,

monthly statistics as

requested

Participate

in staff clinical meetings and collaborates with treatment team.

Participate

in monthly clinical consultation.

Participate

in LMH Community Benefits Program as requested by the supervisor.

Participate

in monthly individual supervision

Participate

in monthly chart reviews as requested by the supervisor.

Provide

24 hr.

back up

coverage as assigned.

Participates

in on call schedule.

Provide

back up to the Supervisor and other clinicians during his / her absence including case assignment,

monitor

of high-risk cases and intake functions, as staffing may require.

Participate

in special projects as may be

requested

Maintains CEUs

appropriate to

position and which meets licensing standards.

Physical Requirements :

Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.

Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to

operate

computer keyboard.

Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.

Skills & Abilities : 1.

Strong mental health generalist skills in working with adult population

young

adult through geriatric.

amiliarity with psychopharmacology and common medications for medical diagnosis.

Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills

with patients and staff of all levels.

• Excellent critical thinking skills, good judgement, decision-making ability,

resourcefulness

and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of community resources in mental health and human services.

identified

Maintains

sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with

difficult situations

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$72,371.94 - $90,464.92