UMass Memorial Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, University
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
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Exemption Status: Exempt
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours: 11 p.m. to 11 a.m.
Shift: Hours: 40
Cost Center: This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver—regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. Everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
I. Major Responsibilities:
Carry out suicide risk assessments and interventions and provide psychosocial history and mental status assessments of patients at the University Campus and mobiles to off-site locations.
Conduct screening for a variety of behavioral health behaviors, conduct brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and refer patients to appropriate resources for education and/or treatment.
Assist with research-related project management. Collect research data and deploy research protocols. Engage in research activities, including data collection, project management, and providing research-related interventions.
Participate in the evaluation of health and education programs including wellness, nutrition, physical fitness, tobacco, and unintentional injuries.
Engage patients as appropriate in support activities related to behavioral and primary care.
Collaborate with providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; develop logical scope and sequence plans for health education programs.
Act as a resource in health education; apply appropriate research principles.
Assist in evaluating the utilization and impact of the BHS.
Identify additional resources for referrals and patient educational resources when necessary.
Adhere to UMass Memorial compliance policies, departmental guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Comply with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attend meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrate use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Comply with all health and safety regulations.
Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required:
Equivalent to high school plus two years of college, technical training, or related healthcare experience.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree; Licensed mental health counselor, social worker, or substance abuse counselor.
Experience/Skills: Required:
Knowledge of the human services field; experience with DSM and/or ICD codes; data analysis skills; ability to establish rapport; excellent communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience in substance abuse treatment, healthcare, medical terminology, HIPAA regulations; ability to work independently; experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted where appropriate.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Work is sedentary; indoor office environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require disability assistance, contact
talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org .
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CLICK HERE
to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status: Exempt
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours: 11 p.m. to 11 a.m.
Shift: Hours: 40
Cost Center: This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver—regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. Everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
I. Major Responsibilities:
Carry out suicide risk assessments and interventions and provide psychosocial history and mental status assessments of patients at the University Campus and mobiles to off-site locations.
Conduct screening for a variety of behavioral health behaviors, conduct brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and refer patients to appropriate resources for education and/or treatment.
Assist with research-related project management. Collect research data and deploy research protocols. Engage in research activities, including data collection, project management, and providing research-related interventions.
Participate in the evaluation of health and education programs including wellness, nutrition, physical fitness, tobacco, and unintentional injuries.
Engage patients as appropriate in support activities related to behavioral and primary care.
Collaborate with providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; develop logical scope and sequence plans for health education programs.
Act as a resource in health education; apply appropriate research principles.
Assist in evaluating the utilization and impact of the BHS.
Identify additional resources for referrals and patient educational resources when necessary.
Adhere to UMass Memorial compliance policies, departmental guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Comply with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attend meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrate use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Comply with all health and safety regulations.
Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required:
Equivalent to high school plus two years of college, technical training, or related healthcare experience.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree; Licensed mental health counselor, social worker, or substance abuse counselor.
Experience/Skills: Required:
Knowledge of the human services field; experience with DSM and/or ICD codes; data analysis skills; ability to establish rapport; excellent communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience in substance abuse treatment, healthcare, medical terminology, HIPAA regulations; ability to work independently; experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted where appropriate.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Work is sedentary; indoor office environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require disability assistance, contact
talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org .
#J-18808-Ljbffr