Clinician - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC) - Brien Center for Mental Health

All days and shifts available! 

$56K for Master's Level or LCSW

$63K for LICSW/LMHC

$68K for Independently Licensed for 3+ years!

General Description

The Adult CCS Clinician will be primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management / safety planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination.

Essential Job Functions

CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE:

• Provide complete comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management / safety planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Provide specialized assessment and intervention.
• Manage crisis situations and other crises as assigned.
• Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with Brien Center colleagues, and other service organizations such as DMH, DSS, etc. in the community.
• Provide case management and follow up services for individuals admitted to Adult CCS
• Obtain authorization, utilization review, and collaborate with insurance companies as needed and/ or appropriate.
• Treat patients and referral sources in a respectful and caring manner.
• Make referrals upon discharge from Adult CCS

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBLILITES:

• Maintain clear and legible client records and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
• Attend staff meetings and agency trainings as scheduled.
• Attend provider meetings and case supervision with direct care/community providers as directed or assigned.
• Provide training to new employees as directed or assigned.
• Provide oversight to student interns as directed or assigned.
• Cover shifts as assigned.
• Participate in program development and CQI/QA projects.
• Participate in case supervision.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Acute Care Division and the Brien Center.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards.
• Represent the Brien Center in a professional manner in all community contacts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Brien Center’s mission and community mental health principles.
• Flexibly respond to program needs.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and team members.

Qualifications

• PhD, MSW or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or other equivalent graduate clinical degree.
• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC required within 6 months of eligibility date
• 2-3 year’s clinical experience preferred.
• Must have valid drivers license.

Skills

• Excellent oral and presentation skills
• Leadership talent and ability to think quickly and determine and implement clinical decisions.
• Proficient knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of DSM V
• Knowledge of community resources.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to:  office; hospital emergency departments; hospital psychiatric and medical floors; police stations; patient homes; community agencies; schools, etc.

Physical Conditions

• Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.