Clinician, Youth Mobile Crisis, FSW-W

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

13d • $31 - $48

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver 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 20,000 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. 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.

Requirements

• Clinician III: Required: 1. 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. 2. A ctively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT 3. Satisfactory CORI background check. 4. 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 [or a company
• Clinician IV : Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Master’s degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field ). 2. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3. C urrent valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes. 4. Satisfactory CORI background check.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Clinician III: Preferred: 1. Licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT is preferred.
• Clinician IV: Preferred: N/A

Responsibilities

• Complete s 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.
• Complete s diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations. Engage s client in safety/crisis planning. Provide s crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated . Assess es eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences.
• Complete s 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.
• Complete s referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client, as required by program standards.
• Document s service delivery activities according to program standards . C omplete s consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards. C omplete s additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program. Complete reassessments, treatment plan updates, readminister measures, and other documentation at assigned intervals.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees