Clinician, Youth Mobile Crisis Unit-40 Hours

UMass Memorial Health Care; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinician for their Youth Mobile Crisis Unit. This vital role involves providing comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for clients in need of behavioral health services. The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and licensure in Massachusetts, ensuring you can make a significant impact in the community. Join a team that values respect and collaboration, and help shape the future of mental health support in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical course of study required for independent licensure.
• Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for clients needing behavioral health services.
• Engage clients in safety planning and provide crisis intervention.
• Document service delivery activities according to program standards.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health Assessment

Culturally Competent Practices

Treatment Planning

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

Outcome Tools

Job description

Clinician, Youth Mobile Crisis Unit-40 Hours

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: Days

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

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

I. Major Responsibilities

• Complete initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services.
• Complete diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.
• Engage client in safety/crisis planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated.
• Assess eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences.
• Complete treatment plans including client’s strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives.
• Complete referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client.
• Document service delivery activities according to program standards.
• Complete consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards.
• Complete additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Apply culturally competent practices, including gender specific interventions.
• Participate in required clinical and administrative supervision.
• Recognize and seek consultation as needed.
• Complete continuing education activities as directed by licensing body and program requirements.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
• Work assigned hours, which may include weekends and evening hours.

II. Position Qualifications

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/Education Required:

• 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.
• Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Satisfactory CORI background check.
• Current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle.

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. 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.