ACCS Clinician

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC•New Bedford, MA

5d•$30 - $33

About The Position

The ACCS Clinician is a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide immediate short-term relief to individuals suffering from an acute psychiatric episode. Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. $1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY / 8AM-4PM

Requirements

Must have completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology; a clinical licensure eligible degree program is preferred.
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk
Engage clients in brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management/safety planning
Engage clients in discharge planning and care coordination
Conduct individual, group, and family sessions with clients
Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam utilizing an admissions/screening instrument which includes providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM V
Supervise the daily care plans of clients in the CCS unit
An understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization
Consult with clinic director/administrator on call and or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization, or hospital diversion
Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development and training curriculum
Ability to move quickly in responding to emergencies
Possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
All 24-hour/Acute Care Services program staff are considered essential. Essential staff are defined as personnel who are expected to report to work as scheduled, regardless of holidays and/or during any emergency situation and/or agency closing (i.e., inclement weather) to ensure the ongoing operations of the program.
Due to the type of work and client needs, this position may need to work beyond a forty-hour work week. Additionally, essential staff may be required to remain on shift or work an additional shift until relief staff are available.
For overnight positions, staff are required to stay awake for the entirety of their shift.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Benefits

Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per week
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2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!