Position: Clinical Training Specialist, TEAM UP for Children

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 20 hours per week, Hybrid

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The TEAM UP Scaling and Sustainability Center is seeking a behavioral health clinician to join our training and consultation team. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to health equity, experience working in general pediatric clinical practice, and expertise in pediatric mental health. TEAM UP values workforce well-being, diversity, equity, and belonging as the basis of our work. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive team and workforce that is representative of the communities served through the initiative. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply.

Applicants interested in working 10 - 30 hours per week are encouraged to apply; responsibilities will be adjusted according to the agreed upon time allocation. This is a hybrid position; work is conducted remotely with occasional in-person meetings and trainings.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Clinical Training Specialist (CTS) generates and facilitates programmatic practices to build knowledge, comfort, and confidence among pediatric primary care team members and organizational capacity to support behavioral health care for TEAM UP partners.
• In collaboration with the clinical training team, the CTS plans curriculum and organizes Learning Community activities, including but not limited to foundational training for Behavioral Health Clinicians and other integrated care team members.
• With the support of the clinical training team, the CTS participates in and ultimately facilitates clinical training activities related to early childhood.
• The CTS reviews existing TEAM UP EC training and e-course materials to ensure content is current, responsive to the needs of our partners, and aligned with all TEAM UP’s guiding principles.

• The CTS participates in the generation of new content as needed.
• In collaboration with both the clinical training and practice transformation teams, the CTS supports health center capacity building in workflows and quality improvement processes.
• As part of the training team, the CTS provides direct consultation support to our partners upon request.
• The CTS will participate in all clinical training team meetings and other meetings as needed.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Advanced degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or related field

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Strongly prefer independent clinical licensure, either in the US or another country (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or comparable license).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience providing direct care, some of which includes working with children and families
• Prior experience teaching, training, and/or providing clinical supervision

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Completion of training course and/or certification in a pediatric mental health model such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy, DC 0-5, Centering Pregnancy/Parenting, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Touchpoints, Circle of Security, Reflective Consultation/Practice
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

This position is grant funded. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

TEAM UP is a pediatric behavioral health integration initiative in which Boston Medical Center collaborates with primary care sites to expand access to quality behavioral health care for children and families in multicultural pediatric settings. At its core, TEAM UP is a social justice initiative, aimed at increasing access to services and quality care in structurally marginalized communities.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

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