Per Diem Mobile Crisis Intervention Clinician

Vinfen Corporation; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Vinfen seeks a Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) Per Diem Clinician to deliver emergency mental health and substance use services in Lowell, MA. The role involves rapid response in the field, clinic, or CBHC sites, with coordination across services to ensure appropriate care.

Responsibilities include crisis evaluation, short-term counseling, and care coordination, all within a trauma-informed framework. Driving requirements and flexible hours are noted as essential elements of the role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in human services or related field (as reflected in required credentials).
• LCSW/LICSW/LMHC preferred for service in MA.
• CPSS within 6 months of hire; VBH NET required.
• CPR and First Aid within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and substance use evaluations in crisis across community, clinic, and residential settings.
• Deliver crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-term counseling.
• Maintain linkages with community services and coordinate care options.
• Perform warm hand offs to other MCI services and care coordination entities.
• Maintain documentation and records; participate in supervision and staff meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Documentation

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

LCSW/LICSW/LMHC (Massachusetts)

Tools

CPSS training

VBH NET

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

The Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) Per Diem Clinician will provide community-based emergencymental health and substance use disorder services to individuals and families in crisis. The MCI Per Diem Clinician will be available to provide interventions in the community (clients' homes, school, and other community-based settings), or at the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) site by client or family request. The MCI Per Diem Clinician is tasked with ensuring timely response to calls/requests for assessment and intervention and will coordinate with other CBHC services to ensure continuity of care and appropriate level of care/placement.Ensure a trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and recovery.

• Provide psychiatric and substance use evaluation of individuals and families in crisis in community, clinic, and residential settings.
• Provide crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-term crisis counseling as follow-up from initial evaluation.
• Maintain linkages with specific community services by providing documented case consultations and problem resolution. Offer recommendations to clients regarding service options and support inaccessing.
• Perform warm hand offs to other services, full time MCI staff and clinicians, and care coordinationentities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; provide otherclinicians with managed care information and resources pertinent to the crises being managed.
• Maintain necessary documentation and records.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Keywords: Clinician, per diem, community behavioral health

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure a trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and recovery.
• Provide psychiatric and substance use evaluation of individuals and families in crisis in community, clinic, and residential settings.
• Provide crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-term crisis counseling as follow-up from initial evaluation.
• Maintain linkages with specific community services by providing documented case consultations and problem resolution. Offer recommendations to clients regarding service options and support in accessing.
• Perform warm hand offs to other services, full time MCI staff and clinicians, and care coordination entities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; provide other clinicians with managed care information and resources pertinent to the crises being managed.
• Maintain necessary documentation and records.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Master's degree and at least two (2) years' experience in human services, preferably working in a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) community-based outpatient setting or an acute or diversionary behavioral health setting.

• Must have working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Must possess excellent intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
• Superb interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and commitment to clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is benefitted by the independentsuccesses of all staff members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop effective documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally, ethnically, and socially diversepopulations.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and commitment to crisis intervention in the contextof whole-person care.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Must possess excellent intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
• Superb interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and commitment to clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is benefitted by the independent successes of all staff members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop effective documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse populations.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and commitment to crisis intervention in the context of whole-person care.

Typical Requirements:

Master's degree and at least two (2) years' experience in human services, preferably working in a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) community-based outpatient setting or an acute or diversionary behavioral health setting.

Preferred /Required Education:

Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling or related field.

Driving Requirements:

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Physical Effort:

Direct Care Roles - Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

Required Certifications/Trainings:

CPR within 2 weeks of hire, First Aid within 2 weeks of hir, CPSS required within 6 months of hire; VBH NET required.

Required Credentials/Licenses:

LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC in state of service preferred, but not required.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $87.00 /Hr.