Mobile Crisis Master Clinician - Per Diem

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Brockton, MA

10d•$33 - $39

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency working to prevent and treat substance use and mental health disorders. Its programs across Southeastern Massachusetts provide inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services, and also support survivors of abuse and violence and families experiencing homelessness. The agency’s goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. The Mobile Crisis Master Clinician works in Mobile Crisis Services in Brockton on a per-diem basis, with a flexible schedule requiring at least one shift per month. The position provides crisis intervention and screening, maintains an assigned caseload, and delivers direct clinical care. Care may include assessments, individual counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning, progress notes, discharge and aftercare planning, and case management. The clinician maintains complete and timely patient records, helps connect patients and families with appropriate outpatient and aftercare services, participates in treatment-team meetings and case conferences, and follows applicable confidentiality, patient-rights, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in a human-services-related field, such as psychology or social work.
Independently licensed behavioral health clinician; listed licenses include LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC1, and LABA. Master’s-level clinicians who are license-eligible are encouraged to apply.
Present as courteous and professional.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas logically and clearly.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
TB screening.
Certification in the HPTC-approved de-escalation program.
Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
Basic computer and software skills, including the ability to learn, use, and train others on HPTC’s electronic medical records.
Ability to provide leadership and program development within an outpatient site.
Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practices.

Responsibilities

Maintain and submit current licenses or certificates required for the position.
Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, the Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy, and HIPAA regulations.
Participate in treatment-team meetings.
Provide crisis intervention and screening for patients at risk.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Provide direct patient care, including assessments of new patients, individual counseling, discharge planning, treatment plans, daily progress notes, daily groups, group-note completion, and bio-psychosocial assessments.
Maintain professional, complete, thorough, and timely patient records.
Provide individual counseling, group facilitation, lectures, orientation for new patients, discharge and aftercare planning, and case management for assigned patients.
Link patients with aftercare services before discharge and help patients and their families access outpatient services when appropriate.
Attend unit and facility meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director, and attend mandatory trainings.
Contact insurance companies for authorization as needed.
Use standard precautions at all times.
Demonstrate behavior that recognizes patients’ rights.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, or Assistant Program Director.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long- and short-term disability
Discounted auto, home, and renters insurance
403(b) retirement plan
FSA and DCA
PFML
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses and referral incentives
Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Education days to use toward CEUs
Opportunities for loan forgiveness
Unmatched leave time; full-time employees can earn up to three weeks in their first year