Why Wellpath

Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”

About this role

Assessment Clinician provides sex offender specific and related assessment services to program participants in the sex offender program within the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC).

What you bring to the table

Education:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related human services field

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

What you will do

• Prepare comprehensive clinical evaluations for state inmates and newly committed residents.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests and risk assessment tools.
• Compile written histories based on information gathered from questionnaires and clinical interviews.
• Incorporate DOC files and criminal records into reports.
• Generate clinical formulations and treatment recommendations based on clinical interviews, collateral information, results of testing, and outcomes of risk assessments.
• Provide feedback sessions and review reports with inmates and residents.
• Provide case consultation to treatment teams and involve treatment teams in assessment process.
• Submit reports in a timely fashion and meet contractual deadlines.
• Participate in administrative functions of the Assessment Team (database updating, assisting in compiling quarterly reports, addendums, etc.), as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant research and literature, particularly those related to assessment and treatment of sexual offenders.
• Provide clinical services, such as facilitation of therapy groups or psychoeducation classes, as needed.
• Coordinate services and activities with DOC personnel, when necessary.
• Comply with all DOC policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, case conferences and supervision meetings, as required.
• Ensure compliance with all facility and Wellpath protocol, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to conduct clinical interviewing
• Ability to synthesize data and prepare comprehensive reports based on clinical considerations
• Ability to provide clinical conceptualization and outline realistic treatment recommendations
• Familiarity with the diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Excellent clinical writing skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport and maintain objectivity with a criminal or forensic population
• Appreciation of the need for, and ability to maintain, appropriate personal boundaries in working with sexual offender populations
• Investment in expanding current skills/knowledge and transfer of this knowledge to other staff
• Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with a diverse staff and a commitment to enhancing cultural competency
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Our investment in you

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
• Time off & leave benefits
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental benefits
• Perks and discounts
• And more available here https://wellpathcareers.com/