Clinician - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC)
Company: The Brien Center
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
All days and shifts available! $56K for Master's Level or
LCSW$63K for LICSW/LMHC$68K for Independently Licensed for 3+
years!
General Description The Adult CCS Clinician will be primarily
responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments inclusive of
the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief
crisis counseling, individualized risk management / safety
planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care
coordination.Essential Job Functions
CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE:
- Provide complete comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use
of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis
counseling, individualized risk management / safety planning,
psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination.
- Provide specialized assessment and intervention.
- Manage crisis situations and other crises as assigned.
- Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with Brien Center
colleagues, and other service organizations such as DMH, DSS, etc.
in the community.
- Provide case management and follow up services for individuals
admitted to Adult CCS
- Obtain authorization, utilization review, and collaborate with
insurance companies as needed and/ or appropriate.
- Treat patients and referral sources in a respectful and caring
manner.
- Make referrals upon discharge from Adult CCS ADMINISTRATIVE
RESPONSIBLILITES:
- Maintain clear and legible client records and complete
documentation in a timely manner.
- Attend and participate in clinical supervision on a regular
basis.
- Attend staff meetings and agency trainings as scheduled.
- Attend provider meetings and case supervision with direct
care/community providers as directed or assigned.
- Provide training to new employees as directed or assigned.
- Provide oversight to student interns as directed or
assigned.
- Cover shifts as assigned.
- Participate in program development and CQI/QA projects.
- Participate in case supervision. PROFESSIONAL
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Acute
Care Division and the Brien Center.
- Maintain ethical and professional standards.
- Represent the Brien Center in a professional manner in all
community contacts.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Brien Center's mission and
community mental health principles.
- Flexibly respond to program needs.
- Work cooperatively with other staff and team members.
Qualifications
- PhD, MSW or Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or other
equivalent graduate clinical degree.
- LCSW, LICSW, LMHC required within 6 months of eligibility
date
- 2-3 year's clinical experience preferred.
- Must have valid drivers license. Skills
- Excellent oral and presentation skills
- Leadership talent and ability to think quickly and determine
and implement clinical decisions.
- Proficient knowledge of computers.
- Knowledge of DSM V
- Knowledge of community resources.Working Conditions
- Ability to work in a variety of settings including but not
limited to: office; hospital emergency departments; hospital
psychiatric and medical floors; police stations; patient homes;
community agencies; schools, etc. Physical Conditions
- Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Keywords: The Brien Center, Pittsfield , Clinician - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC), Other , Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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