Clinician, Youth Mobile Crisis Unit-40 Hours

UMass Memorial Health Care • Leominster, MA

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About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

• 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.
• Satisfactory CORI background check.
• Current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services.
• Complete diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.
• Engage client in safety/crisis planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated.
• Assess eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences.
• Complete treatment plans including client's strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards.
• Complete referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client, as required by program standards.
• Document service delivery activities according to program standards.
• Complete consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards.
• Complete additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program.
• Complete reassessments, treatment plan updates, readminister measures, and other documentation at assigned intervals.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Apply culturally competent practices, including gender specific interventions.
• Participate in required clinical and administrative supervision.
• Recognize and seek consultation as needed.
• Complete continuing education activities as directed by licensing body and program requirements.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
• Work assigned hours, which may include weekends and evening hours.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees