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Assess & drive treatment planning during acute admission & transition to discharge to assure the proper utilization of services at the most appropriate level of care for all patients, both inpatient & outpatient, who receive treatment through the Centers for Behavioral Health. Description Conducts initial clinical assessments of individuals presenting with acute care needs in accordance to the Department of Mental Health?s state requirements. Prepares an Initial Treatment Plan based on the findings from the assessment & communicate the initial assessment findings & treatment plan to multidisciplinary teams. Leads the treatment & discharge planning in collaboration with the psychiatrist & the multidisciplinary treatment team. Conducts group therapy & individual /family counseling & other related group sessions. Assists in patient care planning to ensure continuation of treatment in an atmosphere conducive to preservation of health. Evaluates the ongoing medical & psychosocial needs for home care planning in order to set up appropriate community services. Evaluates data gathered in terms of the treatment goals & links the patient to available program & services to provide maximum benefit for each patient while in the hospital & as a continuum after discharge. Assists patient/family in the procurement of essential equipment to allow optimum & safe function at home. Assists patient/family in the decision-making process leading to the selection of & placement in an appropriate facility if needed. Brings voluntary community-based services into play as appropriate to patient & family needs. Functions as a liaison on behalf of patients with appropriate community agencies. Evaluates the appropriateness of community services to develop plans to meet patient needs. Initiate crisis prevention & crisis intervention services as needed to newly discharged patients in coordination with the patient\'s family & primary caregivers. Provide coverage for the Inpatient & Partial Hospital Program Behavioral Health Clinicians. Provide timely communication with managed care companies; providing an accurate, clear & complete account of the case in order to obtain approval for the required level of care. Maintains knowledge of CMS, DPH, DMH & other regulatory agency standards. Assist with community relations activities including community contacts & education. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers & co-workers. Perform other work-related duties as requested/directed. Qualifications Ability to read, write & communicate effectively in English. Massachusetts licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 1 month of new position. BLS Certification within 3-month of new position & must maintain. Schedule Details: 40 hrs. per week, Rot. Days, 8a-4p, Occ. Weekends & Occ. Holidays.