Triage Mental Health Therapist
Company: Transformations
Location: Framingham
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
**H ybrid/remote position**
NorthEast Health Services is now part of the Transformations Care
Network. We are an established network of behavioral health clinics
that, out of a passion for providing superior patient care, is
empowering our clinicians and customer service teams to provide
easy access to high quality, outcomes-based care to all those that
need help, and when they need it most.
Our vision is to create a united, centralized network of
accessible, multi-specialty clinics that offer immediate, superior
behavioral health treatment options. We provide our employees with
the opportunity to grow, learn and expand their skills! We are
growing rapidly and want to talk to you about what that looks like
for you and your career!
We are currently adding a Mental Health Triage Clinician to our
growing team!
Position Summary:
The Triage/Intake Clinician is responsible for providing
high-quality clinical services to clients who are seeking services
at our clinics, providing immediate access to care for clients in
need. The clinician ensures that urgent needs are assessed and that
the client is referred to appropriate follow-up services within the
clinic, using superior assessment, diagnostic and triage
skills.
About the Mental Health Triage Clinician
* Conduct intake/assessment sessions with clients referred by
clinic leaders or central intake to ensure clients with urgent
issues are seen within required timeframes. Services may be
delivered via telehealth or in-person at clinics
* Conduct brief assessments and crisis intervention services as
needed to help stabilize clients and gather data required for
therapy or medication management services
* Provide short term/brief therapy as needed
* Screen clients referred for medication first visits and
collaborate with prescribers on the development of treatment
plans
* Escalate client needs to clinic directors for immediate placement
where clinically indicated
* Collect data needed to measure client baseline and to promote the
use of outcomes-driven care
* Participate in clinical meetings to present cases; support
waitlist management activities etc.
* Maintain documentation of services as required by state
regulations and payor contracts
* Report concerns regarding ethics or compliance to Clinic
Director
Qualifications for Mental Health Triage Clinician
* Master's degree or higher from an applicable accredited
program
* Valid independent clinical license preferred but not required,
however, must be on track for licensure and performing services
within the scope of licensing board where applicable
* Comfortable developing individual development plans and measuring
progress towards client goals
* Knowledge of state/federal rules and regulations
* Strong computer abilities and proficiency with electronic medical
records
* Strong commitment to professional Code of Ethics
* Understanding of privacy and HIPAA requirements
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a
team, especially in stressful situations
* 3 years' experience in a mental health clinic setting
Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000
Keywords: Transformations, Framingham , Triage Mental Health Therapist, Healthcare , Framingham, Massachusetts
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