Clinician, LICSW/LMHC – Primary Care, Collaborative Care Program

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Partner with primary care providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and substance abuse .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,229 - $95,368 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and treating behavioral health and substance use disorders, utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT and Motivational Interviewing. Capable of developing treatment plans and educational curricula while maintaining effective relationships with healthcare stakeholders.

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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)Clinical Skills in Brief Treatment ApproachesBehavioral Health AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentConfidentiality and Data Protection

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Hard Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingProblem-Solving TherapySupportive TherapyBehavioral ActivationPsycho-EducationBehavioral Health ScreeningClinical DocumentationTreatment Plan DesignSubstance Use Disorder Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective Relationship BuildingCollaborationFlexibilityProactivityIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Master's Degree in Social Work

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersSubstance AbusePrimary CareEvidence-Based TreatmentInsurance StandardsHealthcare StakeholdersConfidentialityClinical Supervision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with primary care providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and substance abuse
Identify, triage, and manage patients in primary care settings
Provide short-term therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities
Conduct behavioral health screenings to identify level of care
Find resources and develop treatment plans
Review medical records before initial evaluations
Assess patients for behavioral health and substance use disorders
Design behavioral health treatment plans with the primary care treatment team
Design and deliver behavioral health and substance use education curricula for staff and providers
Complete clinical documentation within expected timeframes and organizational policies
Develop a supervision plan and meet regularly with the supervisor
Maintain effective relationships with healthcare stakeholders
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full time 40 hours, Monday-Friday
Master's degree in Social Work or other directly-related Human Service discipline
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required
Assess patients for behavioral health disorders and the continuum of substance use disorders
Clinical skills in brief treatment approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Behavioral Activation and Psycho-Education
Knowledge of or ability to learn insurance standards for both commercial insurances and Mass Health products
Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, visitors, external providers, regulatory bodies, and the broader health care community
Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, proactively, and independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled