Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about health equity?
The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are currently hiring a Psychotherapist based in our Framingham health center.
As an employer of choice, the Health Center prides itself on its inclusive workplace environment which fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.
JobSummary:
Provide outpatient mental/behavioral health psychotherapy to patients of the Health Center
Provide brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment and evaluation
Serve as a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with other team members in providing patient care
Participate in coordinating care for individual patients, support patients and families in self-management, through evidenced-based approaches as part of the team-based approach to care
Engage in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient population needs
Maintain necessary paperwork and documentation as required by department and health center policies and protocols
Provide consultation to medical providers as well as to other programs of the health center regarding mental/behavioral health issues
Provide patient advocacy, outreach, and education in the community as appropriate
Adhere to all department protocols regarding patient care
Perform other duties and work on special projects as assigned by the supervisor including attendance at requested department, center, and outside meetings and/or trainings
Supports a work environment that is responsive and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and patient population
Contributes and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement
Job Requirements:
A passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations
All health center employees must have the most recent COVID19 Booster and the yearly Flu Vaccine
Bilingual in English and Spanish OR English and Portuguese a PLUS
Benefits:
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, CME and Tuition Reimbursement
Health benefits start on first day of employment
Company pays 79% of health insurance Premiums.
Health benefits include coverage for same-sex domestic partners and gender affirming care
Generous time off packages
403b Retirement Plan with company match
Opportunity for advancement in a growing organization
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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