Clinician, Youth Mobile Crisis - 40Hrs, Days and Eves-W

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system seeks a dedicated Clinician for Youth Mobile Crisis services. This role involves providing critical psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention to youth and families in various settings, including home and community. You'll work closely with a team to stabilize individuals in crisis, ensuring they receive the necessary care and support. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a clinical field and relevant licensure, along with strong clinical skills and a commitment to serving diverse populations. Join a mission-driven organization that values respect and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health required for independent licensure.
• 1+ years of experience providing clinical services to youth in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention services.
• Collaborate with clients and families to stabilize youth in crisis.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Crisis Intervention

Documentation Skills

Intake and Assessment Skills

Cultural Competence

Bilingual Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health

Licensure in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems

Computer/Word Processing

Job description

Clinician, Youth Mobile Crisis - 40Hrs, Days and Eves-W

Apply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite) locations: Worcester, MA posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R24103083

Exemption Status: Exempt

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and substance abuse evaluation of individuals and families in crisis in home, community, clinic, and hospital settings.
• Provide crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-term crisis counseling as follow-up from initial evaluation.
• Partner with paraprofessional staff to serve youth and their families.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and their providers to stabilize youth in crisis.
• Coordinate referrals to other levels of care and community providers. Maintain linkages to community providers.

Qualifications

• Grade C12- Clinician III: Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or related field) that meets the requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Grade C16- Clinician IV: Master's degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist.
• Must be licensed or license eligible- LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or CAGS.
• 1 or more years of experience providing clinical services to youth. Preference given for those with experience in fast-paced settings.
• Must have excellent clinical, written and verbal skills, and the ability to complete thorough and accurate documentation within an electronic health record.
• Must possess excellent intake, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Must have working knowledge of the current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Strong computer/word processing skills.
• Commitment to providing outstanding care.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must hold a current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including travel between work sites.
• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

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.

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.

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