Crisis Clinician

Aspire Health and Community Services•Quincy, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued. Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community. Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits. We are seeking a Clinician to join our Mobile Crisis Intervention team. In this role, you will provide telephone triage, screening, counseling, and face-to-face crisis evaluations for adults, children, and families. Responsibilities include gathering psychosocial histories, developing crisis intervention plans, providing crisis stabilization counseling, and coordinating appropriate dispositions. You'll consult with other therapists, agencies, and families, and provide short-term individual or family therapy as needed. Clinical staff receive at least weekly supervision from independently licensed, qualified mental health professionals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or other similar field required.
Degree must be from an accredited university and meet the requirements for independent licensure.
Minimum of one year experience in a Crisis Intervention or similar setting, or related field placement in Crisis Intervention setting.
Demonstrated experience and training in assessing adults, children, and families.
Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis evaluations using established assessment tools, including clinical assessment, formulation, collateral contacts, therapeutic interventions, risk assessment, diagnosis, documentation, supervisor consultation, and disposition planning.
Conduct evaluations both on-site and in community settings, including traveling to community locations as needed.
Use clinical judgment to gather information, assess client needs, determine the appropriate level of service, and respond effectively to risk and safety concerns.
Provide short-term crisis follow-up, stabilization interventions, supportive counseling, resources, and referrals as clinically indicated.
Provide triage, pre-screening, telephone support, referrals, education, and consultation to clients, families, community agencies, and other professionals by phone, walk-in, or in person.