Licensed Mental Health Therapist PASS- 30 hours - Outer Cape Health Services

Our Culture: Why Work with Us?

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that transcends the ordinary. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod. OCHS now cares for more than 18,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards, ensuring patients have access to care when they need it, and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures are foundations of this model.

Our Core Competencies

At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

A Day in the Life of This Role

Outer Cape Health Services ("OCHS"), in collaboration with Behavioral Health Innovators, Inc., has created The Cape Cod PASS program (PASS). Based on a program that was successfully launched in 2018 on the North Shore of Massachusetts, PASS is an intervention model for students who face in-school or out-of-school suspension for non-violent offenses.

Reporting to the Director of Behavior Health, the Mental Health Therapist, working in Barnstable, will screen and assess students in the PASS Program for anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and trauma. Identified students will be referred for appropriate support services.

This salaried position works school-based hours and schedule, roughly 30 hours/week for 10 months/year (paid over 12 months).

Summary of Duties

• Conduct individual assessments of students for anxiety, depression, SUD, and trauma in an individual counseling session on site.
• Conduct on-site referral to services for students in need of services.
• Facilitate communication about the referral to services with the parent/caregiver, schools, and outside medical and behavioral health provider organizations.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary approach to the behavioral health care of students.
• Collaborate with the PASS Program Director and Student Support Director to create appropriate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups to serve the students.
• Create re-entry plans for students' return to school.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance in sharing student assessment and therapy notes with the PASS Program Director and School Student Support Teams.
• Ensure all client records are kept in compliance with Outer Cape Health Services policies.
• Provide community outreach, education, and marketing to raise awareness of and inform other community organizations and treatment providers about the PASS program.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings/committees, including all-staff meetings scheduled monthly.
• Prepare, record, and maintain all behavioral health client records in a timely manner, consistent with Massachusetts regulations.
• Complete all required clinical and billing documentation timely according to Outer Cape Health Services policies.
• Maintain current licensure and training in best practice models.
• Maintain a pleasant, respectful, and courteous demeanor at all times with patients and coworkers; ability to work cooperatively as part of a clinical team.

Work Environment

• Barnstable location

What We Need from You

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, and at least two (2) years of experience. LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC preferred.
• Three to five years' experience in behavioral health services, specifically evidence-based interventions.
• Must be/get CPR certified.
• Experience with adolescent SUD, addiction and recovery, mental illness, substance abuse, criminal history, and physical and sexual abuse.
• Bilingual and bicultural capabilities are helpful.
• Effective communication with youth, school support teams, teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and staff, and provide necessary instruction and training.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Outlook, Microsoft Office, OneDrive, etc.
• Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, establish priorities, and manage staff in a busy work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and reprioritize as necessary.
• Reliable transportation to travel to OCHS sites and work events.