Behavioral Health Clinician – Emergency Department

UMass Memorial Health

. Provide individual and group therapy to patients with varied mental health/co-occurring disorders .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeLeominster • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group therapy for patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders, alongside strong diagnostic skills and effective communication within a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Behavioral Health ExperienceDiagnostic Skills

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Hard Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyInitial AssessmentsTreatment PlanningAftercare PlanningDocumentation ComplianceCase ManagementReferral CoordinationQuality Improvement PracticesTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social WorkMaster's Degree in PsychologyMaster's Degree in Counseling

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersCo-occurring DisordersAddiction ServicesDMH ComplianceBSAS ComplianceThe Joint Commission StandardsHealth and Safety Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and group therapy to patients with varied mental health/co-occurring disorders
Complete initial assessments, counseling, group therapy, case presentations to the treatment team, treatment planning, and aftercare planning
Identify the need for medication evaluations and make referrals to on-site providers
Complete documentation and paperwork in compliance with hospital requirements, DMH, BSAS, The Joint Commission, and insurance providers
Manage caseload, including consultations, collateral contact, and follow-up with patients on missed appointments
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety regulations, and quality-improvement practices
Attend required meetings, conferences, and seminars
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation and training from an accredited graduate (Masters) program such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, etc.
License (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) eligible
Strong and effective communication, organization, and time management skills
Ability to work as part of a robust multi-disciplinary clinical team
Work towards or maintain highest level of professional licensure and maintain credentialing necessary for specific role
Internship and/or work experience within behavioral health including addiction services preferred
Strong diagnostic skills and abilities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Compensation prorated based on scheduled weekly hours
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer