MCI Stabilization Clinician

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Generous paid time off)

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) in Western Massachusetts seeks an MCI Stabilization Clinician to support the Adult and Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention programs. You will provide short-term stabilization, conduct assessments, and deliver face-to-face, telehealth, or telephonic follow-up to promote safety and stability after crisis.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and licensure eligibility (LICSW/LCSW or LMHC), with 2+ years in crisis services preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in crisis services or acute behavioral health (preferred).
• Licensed - LICSW, LCSW or licensed eligible - LMHC (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides short-term stabilization services for individuals following a Mobile Crisis Intervention assessment, including adults for up to 72 hours and youth for up to 7 days post-assessment.
• Stabilization activities include therapeutic interventions targeting distress related to initial encounter.
• Conducts community-based, telehealth, or telephonic follow-up appointments to support crisis stabilization and recovery.
• Enters detailed, concise, and clinically accurate documentation supporting diagnosis and disposition decisions.
• Schedules and manages follow-up appointments, ensuring services are delivered within established program timelines and standards.
• Works collaboratively with existing providers and support networks; assists in seamless transition from crisis stabilization to referred providers and holistic supports.
• Conducts comprehensive, face-to-face, community-based clinical risk and stabilization assessments.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field

LICSW, LCSW or LMHC licensed eligible

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking an MCI Stabilization Clinician to join our team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What You'll Do:

As an MCI Stabilization Clinician, you will play a vital role within the Adult Mobile Crisis Intervention (AMCI) and Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (YMCI) programs by providing short-term, community-based stabilization services to individuals following a behavioral health needs assessment. Working closely with the mobile crisis team, the MCI Stabilization Clinician delivers therapeutic interventions, safety planning, symptom monitoring, and individualized support designed to reduce risk, strengthen coping skills, promote ongoing stability during the post-crisis period, or proactively prevent acute crisis. The MCI Stabilization Clinician conducts face-to-face, telehealth, or telephonic follow-up appointments, collaborates with individuals and families to identify and achieve stabilization goals, and assists with linkage to community resources and ongoing treatment services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides short-term stabilization services for individuals following a Mobile Crisis Intervention assessment, including adults for up to 72 hours and youth for up to 7 days post-assessment.
• Stabilization activities will include, and are not limited to, therapeutic interventions targeting the essence of distress pertaining to the need expressed in the initial encounter.
• Conducts community-based, telehealth, or telephonic follow-up appointments to support crisis stabilization and recovery.
• Enters detailed, concise, and clinically accurate documentation, supporting diagnosis and disposition decisions.
• Schedules and manages follow-up appointments, ensuring services are delivered within established program timelines and standards.
• Works collaboratively with existing providers and support networks; assists in the seamless transition from crisis stabilization to referred providers and holistic supports.
• Conducts comprehensive, face-to-face, community-based clinical risk and stabilization assessments.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work - Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth - Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity - Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work - Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

Who You Are:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field (required)
• 2+ years of experience working in crisis services or acute behavioral health (preferred)
• Licensed - LICSW, LCSW or licensed eligible - LMHC (preferred)
• Ability to conduct rapid clinical assessments and respond calmly in high-stress situations
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (community-based role)
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to BHN's mission and values

We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values-Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork-guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you're ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm or Monday - Friday 12pm-8:30am (2 positions open) Pay: $37.17-$38.85 #LI-AH1