Mobile Bachelors Level Clinician

High Point & Affiliated Organizations; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is expanding its Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) services in Brockton, MA. This full-time role supports crisis evaluations, linkage to aftercare, and connections to inpatient or community services, with a Tuesday–Saturday 3pm–11:30pm shift.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or social sciences and have 2+ years in behavioral health. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunity for growth within a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major preferred in psychology, social work, or social sciences.
• At least two years of experience preferred in behavioral health (inpatient setting, outpatient community mental health, or emergency room).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for linking patients with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding access to outpatient services.
• Evaluating with patients what has worked and barriers to avoid re-hospitalization to support referrals.
• Provide post evaluation follow up face to face or phone support as clinically indicated.
• Monitor patients onsite during disposition planning or boarding at community location.
• Respond to emergency phone calls offering triage and area resources as appropriate.
• Verify patient insurance, including benefits, eligibility and service options.
• Triage calls, evaluation requests and report back to the program director/supervisor on site or AOC.
• Complete safety screens for community-based evaluation requests.
• Execute bed searches for clients awaiting placement.
• Escalate complicated cases to the supervisor for resources/supports.
• Assist with daily protocols such as the EPIA process.
• Update tracking of pending and boarding cases for evaluation requests.
• Assist the call center as needs arise.
• Documentation of interventions and outcomes in electronic health record.
• Attend mandatory trainings.
• Contact the insurance company for authorization, as needed
• Utilize standard precautions at all times
• Demonstrates respect for patient rights as defined
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director.

Education

Bachelor's degree with major preferred in psychology, social work, or social sciences

Job description

Program & Location: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services / Brockton
Education: Bachelor's degree with major preferred in psychology, social work, or social sciences
Pay Range: $29-$34/hr (experience & education dependent)
Status: Full Time
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday; 3pm-11:30pm

About Us

High Point is excited to be growing and expanding mental health services in the Brockton Community for patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis requiring a crisis intervention assessment and connection to services.

As part of the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) initiative, Brockton High Point will be transitioning to become the new Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) agency for the Brockton community and surrounding towns. MCI services provide 24/7/365 crisis intervention services for patients experiencing mental health crisis, including increased mental health symptoms, concerns for safety to self or others, and seeking access to services. Crisis evaluations support patients and families in assessing the crisis and determining the next step and referral for treatment, including: Inpatient hospitalization, dual diagnosis services, Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (ACCS), outpatient services under the CBHC for adults and youth, and referrals to external agencies for other services.

High Point will be hiring for multiple positions to support the opening and operations of the MCI services for adults and youth. Individuals hired will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified peer specialists, patient resource navigators, nursing, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists. As a member of the MCI team, you will also become connected with a large and growing treatment agency to provide multiple opportunities for patients seeking treatment within a strong continuum of care for both mental health services, substance use treatment services, and dual diagnosis care.

Duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for linking patients with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the patient with access to outpatient services when appropriate

Evaluating with patient what has been successful for them in the past and what were barriers to avoiding re-hospitalization so they can be more independent in the future when supporting service referrals

Provide post evaluation follow up face to face or phone support as clinically indicated

Monitoring patients onsite during disposition planning, or boarding at community location

Respond to emergency phone calls offering phone triage and area resources as appropriate

Verify patient insurance, including benefits, eligibility and service options

Triage calls, evaluation requests and report back to the program director/supervisor on site or AOC

Complete safety screens for community-based evaluation requests

Execute bed searches for clients awaiting placement

Escalate complicated cases to the appropriate supervisor to advocate for the needed resources/supports

Assist with daily protocols such as the EPIA process

Update tracking of pending and boarding cases for evaluation requests

Assist the call center as needs arise or as requested by a supervisor

Documentation of interventions and outcomes in electronic health record

Attend mandatory trainings

Responsible for contacting the insurance company for authorization, as needed

Utilize standards precautions at all times

Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient’s rights

Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with major preferred in; psychology, social work, or social sciences

At least two (2) years of Experience preferred working in behavioral health (inpatient setting, outpatient community mental health, or emergency room)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Prefer those with knowledge of different psychiatric levels of care and medical criteria for admission

High Point’s main objective is to ensure employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support that help build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional well-being so employees can focus on what matters most.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and dependent care accounts
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and time off
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses and referral incentives
• Discounted auto, home, and renters’ insurance
• Free courses to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company-paid CEU training with education days
• Free meals at select programs, based on availability

Additional Compensation Information

Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on current market data. The actual offer may fall above or below this range depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:High Point and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.

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