Mental Health Counselor

Company: Worcester RISE for Health
Location: Worcester
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Worcester RISE for Health is looking for a passionate and experienced Independently Licensed Mental Health clinician to provide traditional and non-traditional behavioral health services to newly arriving refugees and immigrants.



The right candidate will be passionate about working with the population and delivering services to new arrivals through a wide range of innovative modalities.



Services include one-on-one therapy, group therapy, therapeutic group programs, and other non-traditional models catering to the needs of new arrivals in a trauma-informed way.



Create a safe and nurturing environment, empowering clients to navigate life.

Responsibilities:
--- Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct thorough assessments to understand clients' unique needs and challenges. Formulate accurate clinical diagnoses based on assessments and observations.
--- Individualized Wellness Planning: Develop individualized wellness plans tailored to clients' goals and strengths. Collaborate with clients to set realistic and achievable objectives for therapy.
--- Evidence-Based Therapy: Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support clients' mental health goals via individual and group (traditional and nontraditional) therapy. Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, adapting approaches to meet clients' diverse needs.
--- Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute mental health crises. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure client safety and well-being.
--- Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with colleagues, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care. Maintain clear and timely documentation of client progress and treatment plans.
--- Continuous Professional Development: Stay current with advancements in behavioral health research and treatment methodologies. Engage in regular supervision and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
--- Data Collection and Reporting: Securely maintain thorough case documentation. Provide data and reporting to Program Manager.

Qualifications:
--- State licensure or certification as an Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician. (LICSW, PsyD, LMHC, LMFT).
--- Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
--- Must have 3 years of mental health experience in clinical setting.
--- Experience working across multiple languages and cultures, particularly with refugees or immigrant populations with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
--- Demonstrated experience in providing therapy and counseling services to diverse populations.
--- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively and respectfully with clients with varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
--- Ability to work effectively in diverse teams.

About Company:
The mission of Worcester RISE for Health is to build and provide effective, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and community-grounded healthcare interventions that eliminate barriers and help refugees and immigrants achieve health equity and self-sufficiency through innovation, co-location, capacity-building, and collaboration.

Our vision is to see refugees and immigrants lead healthy and productive lives in the US and thrive physically, emotionally, socially, and economically

Employees who work for RISE comment on how meaningful and rewarding the work is!

Benefits include:

Paid vacation and sick timeEducation/TrainingCollaborative and supportive team cultureRISE uses EPIC for EMR

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and experience can contribute to the success of our practice and the communities we serve!

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