Night and Weekend Per Diem Crisis Clinician

Vinfen • Lowell, MA

8h • $34

About The Position

The YCCS Per Diem Clinician provides clinical services in a Community Crisis
Stabilization (CCS) Program, designed to provide a staff-secure, safe, and
structured crisis stabilization and treatment environment for adults and youth
ages 13-18 who have behavioral health symptoms, mental health, substance use or
co-occurring disorders, that require 24-hour per day care in an unlocked
treatment setting in a community-based program that serves as a medically
necessary, less-restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric
hospitalization.

The YCCS Per Diem Clinician works on an as needed basis and oversees treatment
interventions of Youth, Mentors and models appropriate interventions for YCCS
Mental Health Counselors and trains and supports staff in delivering clinical
evidence-based practices and best practices.

The YCCS Per Diem Clinician is also:
Initiates and conducts required intake and engagement process with Nursing
staff as needed.
Ensures initial treatment plan is completed, a multidisciplinary team has
been assigned, and that the treatment team has met to review the assessment
and initial treatment plan within 24 hours of an individual's admission to
the CCS.
Conducts comprehensive assessments, conducts brief crisis counseling and
psychoeducation through individual and group modalities.
Ensures recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external
requirements.
Provides daily re-evaluation and assessment of readiness for discharge.
Engages individuals in structed therapeutic activities including treatment
activities designed to stabilize the individual; restore functioning;
strengthen the resources and capacities of the individual, family, and other
natural supports.
Conducts Treatment Plan meetings with PS; invites and involves other involved
parties (Legally Authorized Representative, family, friends, advocates,
schools as applicable).
Oversees service deliver to all assigned PS, including participation in
services, treatment and Support skills planning implementation of recovery
goals, peer and family support, readiness for discharge and support through
service and life transitions.
Promotes healthcare and employment services access for PS.
Assigns and directs Mental Health Counselors to deliver specific skills
training and supports needed for Treatment Plan success for PS Safely
returning to their identified community.
Works with PS and assigned Team members to develop Safety Plans and/or Crisis
Prevention and Response Plans.
Interfaces with Emergency Services as needed, in conjunction with BH CP, One
Care or DMH Case Management.
Receives regularly scheduled role-based clinical supervision from Program
Director.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling required.
• 3 - 5 years of clinical experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities and / or co-occurring disorders
• Knowledge of clinical treatment principles and modalities, best practices, and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Stages of Change; Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of crisis prevention, crisis intervention, and risk management strategies.
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check
• Must have access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• CPR and First Aid is required within defined timelines. Vinfen provides trainings upon hire.
• Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical licensure preferred but not required; LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts required intake and engagement process with Nursing staff as needed.
• Ensures initial treatment plan is completed, a multidisciplinary team has been assigned, and that the treatment team has met to review the assessment and initial treatment plan within 24 hours of an individual's admission to the CCS.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments, conducts brief crisis counseling and psychoeducation through individual and group modalities.
• Ensures recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements.
• Provides daily re-evaluation and assessment of readiness for discharge.
• Engages individuals in structed therapeutic activities including treatment activities designed to stabilize the individual; restore functioning; strengthen the resources and capacities of the individual, family, and other natural supports.
• Conducts Treatment Plan meetings with PS; invites and involves other involved parties (Legally Authorized Representative, family, friends, advocates, schools as applicable).
• Oversees service deliver to all assigned PS, including participation in services, treatment and Support skills planning implementation of recovery goals, peer and family support, readiness for discharge and support through service and life transitions.
• Promotes healthcare and employment services access for PS.
• Assigns and directs Mental Health Counselors to deliver specific skills training and supports needed for Treatment Plan success for PS Safely returning to their identified community.
• Works with PS and assigned Team members to develop Safety Plans and/or Crisis Prevention and Response Plans.
• Interfaces with Emergency Services as needed, in conjunction with BH CP, One Care or DMH Case Management.
• Receives regularly scheduled role-based clinical supervision from Program Director.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level