Clinician; Crisis Stabilization - 40 hours, Days

Hahhh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Central Massachusetts is seeking a Clinician for Crisis Stabilization. This full-time role involves providing counseling services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and be licensed or working towards licensure in Massachusetts. Join a team committed to exceptional patient care and community support.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or actively working towards licensure.
• Minimum one year of experience in behavioral health or addiction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts eligibility screenings and comprehensive intake assessments.
• Provides individual counseling to clients and assists in treatment goals.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Bilingual

Diagnostic Assessment

Treatment Planning

Evidence-Based Models

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

Clinician; Crisis Stabilization - 40 hours, Days

Apply remote type

On-site (100% Onsite)

Locations

Worcester, MA

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id

R25104969

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Exemption Status: Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 9a - 5p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 71000 - 0671 CCS Worcester

Union: SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Provides counseling services to clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. Conducts diagnostic evaluations, writes behavioral treatment plans, provides individual counseling, writes aftercare plans in accordance with department quality and productivity standards. Participates in counseling and patient care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Conducts eligibility screenings and comprehensive intake and follow-up assessments to assess eligibility, gather clinical information, and inform treatment planning.
2. Conducts client evaluations including bio-psychosocial assessment, diagnostic formulation, and initial treatment plan recommendations.
3. Meets with clients to provide individual counseling and assist clients in attaining treatment goals.
4. Writes treatment plans including client’s strengths with behaviorally based goals and objectives. Documents service delivery in accordance with department standards and progress of goals and objectives in progress notes. Refers clients to resources within and outside CHL.
5. Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions. Recognize and seek consultation as needed. Develop a training plan to enhance professional growth.
6. Participates in utilization management, employs Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, and assists as needed in re-accreditation processes.
7. Builds working relationships with agencies and organizations in support of clients’ recovery to facilitate referrals and care coordination.
8. Works closely with MMAT clinical team (Recovery Coach, Nurse, and Psychiatrist) to coordinate client services.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

1. Master’s degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Preferred:

1. Bilingual preferred.

Experience/Skills:

1. Ability to perform diagnostic and risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.
2. Ability to develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented, measurable, and appropriate for the identified level of care.
3. Ability and interest to learn and implement evidence-based models of treatment for opioid addiction.

Preferred:

1. A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health or addiction is preferred.
2. Clinical expertise specific to adults with substance use conditions and co-occurring severe and persistent mental illness with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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