​Position: Clinical Training Specialist     

Department: TEAM UP Scaling & Sustainability Center

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per diem, Hybrid

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.  

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

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 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.

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.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.