Triage Clinician - Relief Milford, MA

Riverside Community Care, Inc.; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the community as a Triage Clinician. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic mobile crisis intervention team, providing essential support to individuals facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Enjoy the flexibility of various shifts, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful change. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about mental health care and community service.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eleven paid holidays

Generous vacation time

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plans

Referral bonuses

Discounts on entertainment events

YMCA membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention and mental health assessment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services 24/7 to individuals in need.
• Triage cases and arrange assessments on-site or in the community.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Assessment

Triage Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Relevant Licensure (Independent)

Job description

We make a difference - in your community and in your career.

Triage Clinician - Milford

We have a great opportunity to join our mobile crisis intervention team in Milford!

You will be able to work in a supportive small team atmosphere while also being part of a larger organization that is a leader within the mental health care industry.

The Triage Clinician:

• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team devoted to crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Assists MCI clinicians by triaging cases to determine the most appropriate location for intervention, prioritizing community-based, non-hospital settings.
• Serves as an integral part of the Community Behavioral Health Center’s Mobile Crisis Intervention program, collaborating with other MCI clinicians to provide crisis intervention services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, either on-site or mobile, to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Acts as the primary responder to all incoming calls to MCI, using clinical and administrative judgment to triage appropriately.
• Arranges assessments on-site or in the community and organizes transportation as needed.
• Secures placements in detox units, inpatient units, and diversionary levels of care, coordinating transfers to these facilities.
• Assesses mental health and substance use presentations to triage cases with independence.
• Works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, liaising with various stakeholders and providers.
• Provides telephonic support to individuals in crisis and assesses the need for clinical intervention.

Schedule

Relief; Day and Evening shifts available, including flexible 10- and 12-hour shifts—great work-life balance with options for a 3- or 4-day workweek.

Pay Rate

• Unlicensed Clinician - $35.69/hr
• Independent Licensure - $38.25/hr
• Additional hourly rates of $1 for 2nd shift (evenings), $2 for 3rd shift (overnights), and $1 for weekend shifts (stacking differentials).

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a real difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Our jobs come with excellent benefits—including healthcare, professional development, and generous time off—in a respectful and inclusive environment. Riverside has been named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time accruals
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Plans
• Referral bonuses that result in hires
• Discounts on movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• YMCA membership discounts: 10% off monthly memberships and 50% off joiner’s fee

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