Clinician, Adult Mobile Crisis, 20 hours - Evenings

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The Access Division provides clinical support 7 days per week, 24 hours per day to individuals experiencing a mental health and / or substance abuse problem. This support is provided in the community (CHL (Community Health Link) sites, area hospitals and / or other community locations) or via telehealth and includes assessments, safety / crisis planning, and referrals for further treatment / services. Clinicians are responsible for engaging with individuals to complete assessments, develop behavioral health treatment plans, participate in brief interventions, and aftercare planning. Clinicians participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Major Responsibilities :

• Completes initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services. Assessment requires clinical interview and contact with collateral providers / natural supports / family members when possible, and appropriate and consent is provided. May transport client in accordance with CHL standards and procedures.
• Completes diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations. Engages client in safety / crisis planning. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated. Assesses eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences.
• Completes treatment plans including client's strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards. Applies culturally competent practices, including gender specific interventions. Recognizes client treatment needs or symptoms and seeks consultation as needed.
• Completes referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client, as required by program standards.
• Documents service delivery activities according to program standards. Completes consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards. Completes additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program. Complete reassessments, treatment plan updates, readminister measures, and other documentation at assigned intervals.

Position Qualifications :

License / Certification / Education :

Required :

Clinician III : Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Clinician IV : Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field).

Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure.

Additional Requirements :

Current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes.

Satisfactory CORI background check.

Preferred : Experience / Skills :

Required : Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a clinical environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are : Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.