Registered Nurse – Community Services (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts)

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. is seeking a professional to provide clinical recovery services as part of the Integrated Care Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and facilitating individual and group counseling services.

The successful applicant will hold relevant licenses and be knowledgeable in the Recovery Model, community resources, and must demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills. This role is available in Pittsfield and North Adams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license in the state of MA.
• Knowledge of the Recovery Model.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term individual and group counseling services.
• Develop and monitor transition plans to support individuals.
• Administer medication per MAP protocol as needed.

Skills

Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team

Education

LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, O.T. or RN

Tools

Proficient in web-based email and data entry

Job description

Weekdays, 1st Shift! No nights, weekends or holidays!

Available in Pittsfield and North Adams

General Description

Provide clinical recovery services to Persons in the DMH funded Adult Community Clinical Services program as part of the Integrated Care Team. LPHA’s will lead clinical teams to develop comprehensive assessments and treatment plans that encourage Persons to gain skills to transition through level of services towards self‑sufficiency.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide short term individual and group counseling services
• Attend all transitional and clinical treatment meetings in the community (enrollment, intake, discharge, transfer, DMH, BH CP, etc.). Develop and monitor transition plans to support Persons experiencing life changes.
• Provide clinical oversight to Persons on the Integrated and GLE teams
• Meet the documentation of program standards (ACA, Treatment Plans, Quarterly/Annual Reviews, Assessments, referrals), completing all necessary paperwork as required through the ACCS and BH CP programs.
• Develop Person‑Centered Treatment Plans that incorporate attainable and achievable goals, which are individually strength‑based, including personal preferences, incorporating the cultural and linguistic needs of the Person and include person LAR’s and support network (Family, Friends, Clergy, etc.)
• Meet with referred individuals within 72 hours of referral to develop immediate needs and to evaluate current risk
• Develop Crisis and Risk Management Plans
• Develop Rapid Housing plans to incorporate a Housing First Model
• Coordinate the completion of required evaluation tools (Self Sufficiency Matrix, Milestones of Recovery‑MOR’s, SBRIT, risk assessments, etc.)
• Develop and facilitate clinical based trainings to Integrated Teams and GLE staff
• Provide Medication Administration to Persons per MAP protocol. This may include medication administration to cover staff emergencies and coverage needs. Audit medications as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in regularly scheduled supervision
• Attend required meetings and agency trainings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency
• Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for individual rights
• Work cooperatively with all staff
• Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts

Qualifications

• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, O.T. or RN required, must hold a license in the state of MA
• Knowledge of the Recovery Model
• Knowledge of community resources
• Proficient computer skills in using web‑based e‑mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing documents

Skills

• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team

Other Requirements

• Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency
• Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs, may require weekend coverage as needed
• Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for Persons rights
• Encourage independence
• Driver’s License and ability to use a personally insured vehicle for agency business
• Criminal Offender Record Information Check

Working Conditions

• Works in office; temperature regulated
• Facilitate groups in other community locations

Physical Conditions

• Manual and visual dexterity; correctable
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions