Crisis Clinician MCI (per diem)

Aspire Health Alliance; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Health Alliance is seeking a Crisis Clinician to provide psychiatric emergency services to children, adults, and families at risk. You will gain diagnostic skills while working in a fast-paced environment with support from experienced supervisors.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and at least one year of relevant experience. A competitive salary structure plus shift differentials are available for those who work weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other mental health discipline.
• Training in assessing adults and children in crisis.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a Crisis Intervention setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric emergency services to children, adults, and families.
• Evaluate and stabilize crisis situations, making appropriate referrals.
• Receive clinical supervision for clients from an experienced supervisor.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Electronic health records

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

Crisis Clinicians have the opportunity to gain comprehensive diagnostic and clinical skills with a broad population, including children and adults! Work is fast-paced, but clinicians receive clinical supervision for each client seen by an experienced, independently licensed supervisor.

Competitive salary plus $8/hour shift differential for working on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday-Friday 8pm-8am!

The team of crisis clinicians provides psychiatric emergency services to children, adults, and families who are at serious risk of harming themselves or others. Our emergency services are available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The crisis intervention team evaluates and stabilizes the crisis, and makes referrals to the most appropriate level of care. Psychiatric consultation and medication are available.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other mental health discipline
• Training in assessing adults in crisis, as well as competency in assessing children and their families in crisis
• Minimum of one year of experience in a Crisis Intervention setting or related field placement in a Crisis Intervention setting is preferred
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation protocols
• Experience in providing follow-up and referral services to ensure continuity of care

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$33 - $36 USD

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.