McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.
The clinician in this role will provide initial diagnostic assessments for individuals seeking treatment with McLean's Adult and Geriatric Ambulatory Services. The clinician should have broad psychodiagnostic assessment and case conceptualization knowledge and experience. The clinician's initial assessment will inform referral to one of the specialized clinics or service lines at McLean which include but are not limited to treatment for mood disorders including depression-related and anxiety-related, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related disorders, etc. Knowledge about evidence-based treatments for a broad range of psychiatric problems and comfort with disposition planning is needed.
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Qualifications Conduct psychodiagnostic interviews and provide timely case conceptualization, patient feedback and treatment recommendations. Collaborate and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. Review referral and other clinical information, integrate clinical interview data, practice evidence-based case conceptualization and provide timely feedback and treatment recommendations. This person will have the responsibility to provide clinical services for assigned patients. Additionally, this person may have opportunities to participate in hospital community service, research and teaching as indicated by interests, training, and experience. Provides clinical services including psychodiagnostic assessment, individual and group psychotherapy. Documents in the record by the completion of treatment plans, patient encounter forms, appropriate progress notes, clinical summaries and other documentation in accordance with hospital policies. Serves as liaison to other health care professionals including mental health practitioners, medication providers, administrative staff, and others. Participates in program and hospital administrative activities (e.g. staff meetings, peer consultation, hospital committees, etc.) Maintains awareness of medicolegal/risk management issues. Participates in the hospital teaching and research efforts. All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions. Education Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Master's Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice. - Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner. - Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries. - Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately. - Provides a range of evidence-based interventions. - Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team. - Incorporates social sensitivity. - If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately. - Actively seeks assistance with complex case s and situations in a timely manner. - Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress. - Facilitate skill-based groups. - Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization. - Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience. Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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