Pediatric Behavioral Health Professional

Meel Pediatrics

Pediatric Behavioral Health Professional

Methuen, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Exciting Opportunity in Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration

    At Meel Pediatrics, we are committed to making behavioral health an integral part of our primary care services. Our primary care providers work hand in hand with our integrated behavioral health clinician, to help the children and families we care for.

    The successful candidate will join our clinical provider team, to deliver fully integrated behavioral health services to our patients. Working within our family-centered medical home, the behavioral health clinician will:

    Provide consultative support to primary care providers and clinical staff

    Complete real-time, initial consultations, and scheduled follow-up care as needed

    Deliver effective, evidence-based, interventions to help children and families achieve targeted behavioral goals

    Maintain up to date documentation in the practice’s electronic health record

    Actively participate in team meetings, and professional development that supports the practices’ integrated healthcare model

    Assist in identifying patients at risk of developing health problems, and provide preventive interventions to address the needs of these populations

    Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes, such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education, to improve patient self-management

    Help evolve the practices integration efforts, by identifying problems and making recommendations for improvement

    Required and Preferred Experience:

    A license for independent practice in Massachusetts (LICSW or LMHC) is required.

    Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is required

    Experience with behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and brief, solution-focused interventions is highly desirable

    Candidates should have a proven record of collaborative service delivery, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the flexibility and adaptability required to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, busy medical practice.

    Experience in pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting is preferred

    This role provides significant opportunities to participate in high quality, CE-accredited, clinical education, through our partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Pediatric Physicians’ Organization at Children’s, at no cost.