Registered Nurse – Community Services (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts)

Brien Center for Mental Health•Pittsfield, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide clinical recovery services to Persons in the DMH funded Adult Community Clinical Services program as part of the Integrated Care Team. LPHA’s will lead clinical teams to develop comprehensive assessments and treatment plans that encourage Persons to gain skills to transition through level of services towards self-sufficiency.

Requirements

LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, O.T. or RN required, must hold a license in the state of MA
Knowledge of the Recovery Model
Knowledge of community resources
Proficient computer skills in using web based e-mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing document
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency
Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs, may require weekend coverage as needed
Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for Persons rights
Encourage independence
Drivers License and ability to use a personally insured vehicle for agency business
Criminal Offender Record Information Check

Responsibilities

Provide short term individual and group counseling services
Attend all transitional and clinical treatment meetings in the community (enrollment, intake, discharge, transfer, DMH, BH CP, etc.).
Develop and monitor transition plans to support Persons experiencing life changes.
Provide clinical oversight to Persons on the Integrated and GLE teams
Meet the documentation of program standards (ACA, Treatment Plans, Quarterly/Annual Reviews, Assessments, referrals), completing all necessary paperwork as required through the ACCS and BH CP programs.
Develop Person-Centered Treatment Plans that incorporate attainable and achievable goals, which are individually strength based, including personal preferences, incorporating the cultural and linguistic needs of the Person and include person LAR’s and support network (Family, Friends, Clergy, etc.)
Meet with referred individuals within 72 hours of referral to develop immediate needs and to evaluate current risk
Develop Crisis and Risk Management Plans
Develop Rapid Housing plans to incorporate a Housing First Model
Coordinate the completion of required evaluation tools (Self Sufficiency Matirx, Milestones of Recovery-MOR’s, SBRIT, risk assessments, etc.)
Develop and facilitate clinical based trainings to Integrated Teams and GLE staff
Provide Medication Administration to Persons per MAP protocol. This may include medication administration to cover staff emergencies and coverage needs. Audit medications as assigned.
Participate in regularly scheduled supervision
Attend required meetings and agency trainings
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency
Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for individual rights
Work cooperatively with all staff
Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts