Community Clinician (BHA and BDPH Programs), LCSW or LMHC
About the Brookline Center
The Brookline Center has been known throughout its history for ground-breaking, high quality, accessible mental health care. In response to today’s mental health landscape, the Center is re-imagining its core work as the transform of mental health care through the design, development and dissemination of mental health programs and services at the intersection of systems. While our outpatient clinic cares primarily for children and adults in Brookline and neighboring communities, much of the Center’s work extends beyond Brookline and has a statewide, regional, and national impact.
To support and fuel the Brookline Center’s growth and evolution, we are expanding our team. If you are interested in shaping the future of mental health and ensuring that care is effective and equitable for all, we would love to meet you.
Learn more about our work and impact at www.brooklinecenter.org
We are actively interested in ensuring that the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health represents a range of experiences and backgrounds. Qualified candidates with diverse racial, cultural, multilingual, religious, class, and/or gender background, and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health is seeking a full-time clinician to fill the role of Community Clinician for our Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) and Brookline Department of Public Health Programs (BDPH). The candidate would split their time providing psychotherapy to registered Center clients who are residents of the Brookline Housing Authority, responding to the clinical needs, providing assessments, short-term clinical interventions, consultation and care coordination when needed, particularly with tenancy preservation concerns. In addition, the other half of the candidate’s time would be providing outreach, consultation and clinical services to Brookline residents identified by the BDPH including access to care and other services such as assisting with the development of plans for identified clients. The ideal candidate would have experience working with individuals, families and diverse populations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is looking for a collegial setting with wonderful co-workers and a broad set of related services. The Community Clinician for BHA and BDPH Programs would report to the BHA and BDPH Program Manager, receive supervision and can participate in a variety of seminars, lectures, and other professional development activities. This position also offers opportunities for professional growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide short-term clinical interventions and diagnostic assessments with Brookline residents either in the community, onsite at BHA, or at The Brookline Center.
- Consult with BDPH staff on mental health needs of residents tied to housing cases, Clutter and Hoarding Evaluation and Supportive Services Program (CHESS Program) cases, public health nursing, and other department activities.
- Collaborate with BHA collateral contacts and other providers to coordinate care and preserve tenancies.
- Lead or co-lead psychoeducation groups for BHA, BDPH and/or other Brookline community partners and residents as needed.
- Participate in meetings, teams, committees and/or other activities as appropriate.
- Provide intake and diagnostic assessments for assigned clients of the Center.
- Develop treatment plans in accordance with regulations and agency policy.
- Collect data related to service delivery as needed.
- Attend professional development/in-service training.
- Collect data related to service delivery.
- Complete all documentation as required in a timely manner that supports required quarterly and annual reports on number of cases consulted and referred, identifying goals and objectives, outcomes, number of training programs and attendance at coalition groups, committees, etc.
Education and/or Experience
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Public Health and/or a related clinical field.
- At least two years of experience providing individual or group psychotherapy to adults and supervisory experience preferred.
- Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Russian speaking preferred)
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and clinical writing skills
- The proven ability to work closely with an integrated team.
- Enjoys and works effectively in culture of collaboration, ongoing change, commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for providing quality behavioral mental health services to an otherwise underserved population.
- Proven ability to work closely with an integrated team.
- Ability to function in a calm and effective manner during crisis situations and to deal with stress.
- Demonstrated sound clinical competence and judgment.
- Knowledge of community resources.
Hours and Benefits
This a full-time, salaried position (40 hours total: 20 hours (BHA), 20 hours (BDPH) Community Clinician with 65% time face-to-face client visits) Monday – Friday; may need to work one evening per week (no later than 7pm). The Brookline Center offers a supportive and stimulating work environment; professional growth opportunities; and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurances, pre-tax savings and retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additional compensation provided for clinicians providing multilingual services.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Brookline Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Work Location:
Three locations (Brookline Center, BHA and BDPH)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- providing individual or group psychotherapy to adults: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LCSW or LMHC License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brookline, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations