Bilingual Clinician, CBHC

Eliot is seeking an empathetic Bilingual Child Clinician dedicated to providing quality behavioral health treatment and support in our innovative Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) program. Eliot’s CBHC serves as a single entry point for mental health and substance use services for youth, families and adults. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide evidence-based treatment to individuals utilizing sound judgment, and excellent clinical skills with the ability to provide effective, solution focused therapy to a diverse client base with a wide array of presenting problems.

In response to the high demand for services from Spanish-speaking/Latino clients, the Lynn CBHC has taken the initiative to form a specialized team of Spanish-speaking/Latino providers. Equipo Renacer has mission is to offer high-quality, culturally and linguistically competent mental health and substance use support, while respecting and valuing the cultural diversity and unique experiences of each individual. We are deeply committed to eliminating the cultural and linguistic barriers that often limit access to mental health services by providing person- and family-centered solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based therapy and interventions focused on problem-solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism, and encouragement to clients and families
• Offer therapy in the office, virtually, in the community, or at client residences based on client preferences and needs as well as clinical direction
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, utilizing a team approach to treatment.
• Collaborate with the care transitions team to triage hospital admissions and develop follow-up strategies during inpatient stays
• Assist in ongoing assessment of symptoms and responses to interventions.
• Conduct and complete evaluations and assessments of children and families
• Ensure active client and family involvement in the treatment planning process, embracing their preferences.
• Provide individual therapy to children and families within the CBHC framework
• Establish effective working relationships with children and families ensuring safety and fostering well being.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or other related area.
• Independent Clinical Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, preferred.
• Strong diagnostic skills, competence in crisis intervention, ability to develop short term interventions to support client/families, and engagement strategies
• Must be able to quickly establish rapport with a wide range of clinical presentations. Knowledge of the vast array of community resources and how to access them.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Fluent in Spanish and English

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm (requires flexibility to adjust hours as needed to accommodate program needs)