Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Our programs have been recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. With a career at Lowell Community Health Center, you will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented people.

Under the direction of BHS- the Lead Pediatric Clinician will provide oversight for the licensed clinicians, and other BHS staff that work children. In addition, the Lead Pediatric Clinician will work closely with and support staff and providers in Pediatrics and provide direct clinical services and supports to children ages 0-22.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• (The following are to be included, additional duties may be assigned).
• Provide administrative oversight, direction and support for BHS in Pediatrics.
• Become informed about current evidence based models of BH-PC (Pediatric) Integration.
• Work with Pediatric Providers and other Child/Adolescent Center Staff.
• Complete required documentation and ensure completion.
• Provide analysis of data and apply as necessary for program planning.
• Provide training specific for Pediatric Clinicians and other BHS staff.
• Participate in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings in Behavioral Health and Pediatrics and other collaborative meetings as identified.
• Provide direct clinical services to patients as well as patient’s families in Pediatrics.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Overall oversight of BHS pediatric services.

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Strong communication, including oral presentation and writing skills.
• Experience working with a pediatric population from birth to 22y/o.
• Experience with assessment and treatment for common pediatric d/o, including working with children and families presenting with medical and behavioral health concerns.
• Working knowledge of differential diagnosis, using the DSM guide.
• Working knowledge of evidence based treatments and methods used for treatment (e.g., Family Therapy, CBT, Strength Based – Brief Treatment, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders that is within the appropriate scope of practice.
• To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bilingual Preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Masters’ Degree and Licensed in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other closely related degree/license.
• Experience working with a Pediatric population is required, along with having a Clinical Supervisors background.
• Licensure: LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC1

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Location: 161 JACKSON ST., Lowell, MA 01852

Job Type: Full-time

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