Outpatient Part Time Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician (Licensed)

Outpatient Part Time Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician (Licensed)

Are you looking for a holistic community and peaceful environment that appreciates your contributions and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of a cohesive clinical team where your skills are valued? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible workplace that also offers you the autonomy to practice independently? Our group practice may be just the place for you.

Synergy Wellness Center, located in vibrant downtown Hudson with an additional office 5 minutes away in beautiful Bolton, is an integrative wellness community that provides a warm, peaceful and respectful environment for our staff. We offer a supportive and flexible workplace that allows our staff the ability to have a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

We are expanding our group practice with a part-time Licensed Outpatient Clinician for an in-person position. This individual will work with our clients who are five through adolescence. There are opportunities to work late afternoons, early evenings and/or Saturday mornings. The position will be based in both our Hudson and Bolton locations.

Synergy offers supervisory support, CEUs, employee wellness programs, complementary yoga memberships and discounts on other Synergy Wellness Center's services.   We handle your insurance credentialing for Licensed Clinicians and have a strong intake and billing team which allows you to practice your art with administrative support in place. Synergy’s scope of services includes counseling, acupuncture, massage therapy, energy healing, yoga, meditation, functional and lifestyle medicine, health coaching, and specialty classes and workshops. Join our team!

Job Summary:

The Child Mental Health Clinician will provide therapeutic services to youth facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. The Clinician will assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and offer guidance to help individuals manage their emotional well being and improve their quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and independently schedules caseload of clients.
• Utilizes Electronic Health Record to maintain all scheduled appointments and completes discharge process for Outpatient Counseling clients as necessary. 
• Updates the Intake Team of any current and upcoming openings.
• Maintains a schedule and caseload of  clients as discussed upon hire.
• Independently manages schedule and booking of client sessions.
• Conducts initial assessments to understand clients' needs and concerns. 
• Provides therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Develops and implements personalized treatment plans based on clients' unique needs.
• Communicates and follow-ups with parents and/or guardians are needed.
• Adjusts treatment plans quarterly and as necessary in response to clients' progress and changing needs. 
• Completes and submits all required documentation including session notes and discharge notes in a thorough and timely manner as outlined in the “Timely Documentation Policy.” 
• Stays current with advancements in mental health research and best practices.
• Attends professional development training and pursues continuing education opportunities.
• Subscribes to expectations outlined in the discipline's Code of Ethics.
• Attends and participates in bi-weekly staff meetings; attendance at  peer supervision and training times is encouraged.
• Meets with Supervisor at agreed upon frequency to discuss cases.

Other Duties:

This description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications (Skills, Experience, Education): 

• Clinical license in the state of MA (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT).

• Required to have a Master’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields such as Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes required.
  
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Ability to be collaborative with other clinicians and develop creative ways to promote excellent client care
• Proficient in the use of email and Electronic Health Record systems (JANE experience a plus!)
• Fully Licensed Clinicians will be credentialed by Synergy Wellness Center with insurance panels.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk 
• Working on a computer and using the telephone
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times