Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen 4.2
Clinician job at Vinfen
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psycho educational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Knowledge of documentation standards
About Vinfen
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 ***********************
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
Education Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Typical Requirements:
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a 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:
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 PSwith tasks of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, 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.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $57,480.00 /Yr.
$57.5k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
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Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen 4.2
Clinician job at Vinfen
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
SIGN ON BONUS: $3K
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role-specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
About Vinfen
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 ***********************
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
Job Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a 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 six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
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 PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, 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.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.
$57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 60d ago
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Taunton, MA jobs
Are you looking to use your Master's degree to help youth live their best lives?
Do you want to support families to find stability and compassion in their care?
Who we are looking for:
Are you the Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Clinician we have been looking for? In this position, you will be convey your passion for helping others as part of a small, dedicated team working with youth. JRI's Community Service Agencies are committed to offering these teams to include a combination of medically necessary intensive family therapy, robust care coordination, and Family Partner engagement for MassHealth youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED). You will focus on improving the youth's mental health concerns, while strengthening the family structure and support. Our staff provide the FIT service in home and community settings and facilitate a consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
$2000 Sign On Bonus available for this position!
JRI provides the training so that:
You will provide intensive family therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
You will design and deliver focused, strategic, evidence-based interventions and behavioral techniques to build skills, safety planning, strengthen family dynamics, and may prevent the need for the youth's admission to an inpatient hospital, psychiatric residential treatment facility, or other treatment setting.
You will serve as a vital member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting youth and their families.
You will use your skills to develop a structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the youth and families you work with in order to help improve the youth's behavioral health needs, including improving the family's ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote their healthy functioning within the family.
You will use your passion to provide trauma informed, confidential clinical services to guide care for the youth at the center of your care.
You will provide consultation to collaterals including schools and medical service providers to help the youth you serve navigate their lives with more support.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Minimum Master's degree or above in the mental health field, must be licensed OR working towards your license and License eligible (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT). JRI will support you in gaining your licensure hours and testing.
Proven ability to form therapeutic relationships with people from various backgrounds including those of different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation identities.
Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver's License.
Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule and to participate in an on-call schedule.
Knowledge of or ability to learn electronic medical record software and basic computer functions including the Microsoft Suite.
Clinical experience with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. Experience with community mental health programs or providing family therapy preferred but not required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
$75k-79k yearly 60d+ ago
Mobile Clinician- Cape
Bay Cove Human Services 3.9
Barnstable Town, MA jobs
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply.
Job Summary:
The Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) Clinician provides direct services to youth and adults in crisis. This Clinician assesses each person's needs for services and develops a treatment plan that best ensures their safety and optimizes their effective resolution of the crisis. S/he facilitates the person's engagement or re-engagement in behavioral health services through referral to community based services that are consonant with the person's needs and preferences. As needed, the Clinician facilitates the person's admission to acute treatment services. The Clinician works as part of the MCI program that provides on site assessment and support, as well as mobile capacity to conduct assessments at the person's home, school, or agency on Cape Cod. The Clinician will report to the Director of Mobile Crisis Intervention at the Bay Cove Behavioral Health and Wellness Center - Cape Cod.
This is a non-exempt position.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Completes assessments and treatment plans of adults who are in crisis in a comprehensive manner attending to their safety and needs
Assists the person in crises with engagement or reengagement in needed services, utilizing community based health, behavioral health, and social services that will ameliorate the presenting crisis.
Works with the person in crisis and their support network to fortify their strengths and coping skills
Provides brief treatment and support until requisite community services can be accessed in order to minimize reliance on acute inpatient services.
Facilitates admission to acute inpatient care on an as needed basis.
Documents all assessments and interventions in accordance with program and Bay Cove standards
Secures as needed financial and insurance related information to facilitate billing and payment for services rendered
Utilizes individual supervision and team meetings in the service of optimizing the program's overall mission
Works effectively with clients, family members, police, community partners, and the MCI team in a professional, hopeful, and respectful manner to ensure the client's safety
Provides services in a manner that is consonant with program, Bay Cove, and collaborative agencies' standards, policies, and procedures
Performs all other duties and projects as assigned by the Program Director.
Job Requirements:
Master's level clinician, license preferred
Minimally 3 years experience working in a mental health setting.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Current Massachusetts Driver's License and use of reliable personal vehicle for work related travel
High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Professional writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.
Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.
$32k-52k yearly est. 20d ago
Assistant Integrated Director - Mental Health Clinician (LICSW, LMHC required)
Bay Cove Human Services 3.9
Boston, MA jobs
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Integrated Team Director works with the Integrated Team Director to establish, administer, and direct the ACCS Integrated Team which provides community based clinical services to adults with mental health challenges. These clinical and recovery oriented services are individualized and emphasize the use of evidence based strategies to engage, build relationships and promote active involvement with the Person served. The Assistant Integrated Team Director ensures that services are fully aligned and integrated with other community based systems and are designed to assure early and sustained engagement and clinical accountability. The Assistant Integrated Team Director contributes to Bay Cove's mission by partnering with Persons to work towards personal goals in order to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
This is an exempt position.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Assist in the facilitation of the day-to-day clinical operations of the ACCS Integrated Team including participation in regular the staff meetings; ensuring appropriate staff coverage for day and evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, and on-call hours; continuously evaluating the status of Persons served on the team and directing the planning and coordinating of appropriate treatment activities to ensure immediate attention to their changing needs.
Provide guidance, feedback, and training to ACCS Integrated team members to insure the knowledgeable incorporation of evidence based practices and philosophies into engagement strategies, treatment planning and the selection of interventions based on each Persons' assessed readiness and expressed interest in order to support long-term recovery. These practices include but are not limited to; Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT), Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Seeking Safety and Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM).
Assist in the direction and coordination of the development and operation of risk mitigation strategies, risk assessment and critical incident tracking for all ACCS Integrated Team components
In the absence of the Integrated Team Director, direct and coordinate the intake process and treatment, rehabilitation, and support services of the program; schedule the intake interview; develop and coordinate the initial assessment and any initial treatment planning needed to address identified critical needs; participate in assigning the most appropriate staff to the Engagement Team; and provide clinical supervision over the development of the comprehensive assessment and the treatment plan for each Person.
Assist in ensuring the provision and documentation of treatment and rehabilitation services to all Persons served by the team and ensure these services are delivered in a courteous, helpful, and respectful manner.
Participate in staff and intern recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, work assignments, supervision, and performance evaluation in accordance with program and agency policy.
Collaborate with Care Coordination Entities and other providers to ensure access to appropriate medical, clinical, self-help, and peer modalities during times of crisis, care transitions, other life transitions and changes in health status.
Utilize recovery-oriented language and principles in all communication and interactions with Persons, colleagues, and collaterals.
Provide crisis assessment, prevention, and needed intervention during the work day and while on-call on nights and weekends as scheduled.
Contribute to the overall functioning of the Integrated Team by sharing in the administrative responsibilities and on-call coverage on a rotating basis as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements for the Position:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field required.
LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or other behavioral health category which qualifies as Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts required.
At least three years of experience providing services to adults with mental health challenges.
At least two years of supervisory and management experience.
Demonstrated expertise in team building and facilitating group processes.
Strong commitment to the right of each Person with mental health challenges to live in community residences, to work in market jobs, and to have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services of their own choosing.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on an as needed basis.
Professional writing and verbal communications skills.
High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
Department of Public Health certification in medication administration required within 3 months of hire.
CPR and First Aid certification required within 3 months of hire.
Ability to climb stairs and carry up to 40 pounds, as well as the physical capacity to assist people with mobility impairments as needed.
Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
Valid driver's license preferred.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.
Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Range: $77,000-$77,520
$77k-77.5k yearly 60d+ ago
Emergency Room Diversion Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Chelmsford, MA jobs
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the Emergency Room Diversion Clinician we've been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth!
JRI's Children's Friend and Family Services division is committed to assisting families and their children who are dealing with substantial behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our mission is to ensure they can access the vital services necessary for them to flourish at home, in school, and within their communities.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JRI Provides The Training So That:
You will offer a diverse range of community-based services, which include home and community-focused family therapy, in-home therapy, therapeutic training and support services, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
You will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, collaborating with a BCBA, Family Partner, and Therapeutic Support Specialist to identify the most effective strategies for guiding and assisting clients within the community.
You will create and implement interventions aimed at enhancing the family's ability to support the youth's functioning both at home and in the community, potentially preventing the need for admission to inpatient hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, or other treatment environments.
You will establish a structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship between the clinician and the youth and their family to address the youth's behavioral health needs, thereby improving the family's capacity to provide effective support that fosters healthy functioning.
You will deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed, and confidential clinical services, ensuring that the young person's needs are at the forefront of your practice.
You will offer consultation to collateral parties, including schools and medical service providers.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age.
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university required.
Clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LMFT) or able to sit for clinical licensure required. We will help you!
Must have clinical experience with children and adolescents required; familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred.
Ability to create and implement treatment or service plans that reflect a thorough understanding of the client's cultural background.
Demonstrated capacity to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals from various backgrounds, encompassing different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious, and sexual orientation identities.
Open to maintaining a flexible work schedule and participate in an on-call schedule.
Proficiency in or the capacity to learn electronic medical record software, along with fundamental computer skills, including the Microsoft Suite.
Ability to learn the needs of the youth under our care and their families; a willingness to offer a variety of interventions and treatments required by this population.
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
$50k-75k yearly 60d+ ago
Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Plymouth, MA jobs
Do you want to use your clinical skills to assist children in both having fun and achieving their goals? If you do, we are looking for you!
We Are Offering A $2,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old, located in Plymouth, MA.
In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth, focusing on group therapy in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a small team to provide care to no more than 12 clients at a time. TAP staff work closely with the youths' families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client's success as part of a comprehensive treatment team.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JRI provides the training so that:
YOU will be responsible for the clinical care of youth while in our afterschool program, as well as coordination and support related to clinical care and needs outside of each site.
YOU will support youth in developing the social and adaptive skills to they need to be their best selves within the structure of our program, their home, and communities by utilizing your clinical skills and knowledge to explore creative methods to support the unique needs of each child served.
YOU will model to and lead our staff in provision of evidenced-based clinical practice.
YOU will use creative and fun modalities to meet the individual needs of our youth.
YOU will help design weekly curriculum for our group therapy sessions.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Candidates must be knowledgeable in growth and development; able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of emotionally disturbed, mentally ill youth and their families; and understand of the range of interventions and treatments required by this population.
Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred.
Candidates must be available to work afternoons into evenings. Which provides flexibility in the mornings and weekends for you!
Maintains valid driver's license as transporting youth is required.
At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
$50k-75k yearly 57d ago
Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Norton, MA jobs
Do you want to use your clinical skills to assist children in both having fun and achieving their goals? If you do, we are looking for you!
We Are Offering A $2,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old, located in Norton, MA.
In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth, focusing on group therapy in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a small team to provide care to no more than 12 clients at a time. TAP staff work closely with the youths' families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client's success as part of a comprehensive treatment team.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JRI provides the training so that:
YOU will be responsible for the clinical care of youth while in our afterschool program, as well as coordination and support related to clinical care and needs outside of each site.
YOU will support youth in developing the social and adaptive skills to they need to be their best selves within the structure of our program, their home, and communities by utilizing your clinical skills and knowledge to explore creative methods to support the unique needs of each child served.
YOU will model to and lead our staff in provision of evidenced-based clinical practice.
YOU will use creative and fun modalities to meet the individual needs of our youth.
YOU will help design weekly curriculum for our group therapy sessions.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Candidates must be knowledgeable in growth and development; able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of emotionally disturbed, mentally ill youth and their families; and understand of the range of interventions and treatments required by this population.
Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred.
Candidates must be available to work afternoons into evenings. Which provides flexibility in the mornings and weekends for you!
Maintains valid driver's license as transporting youth is required.
At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
$50k-75k yearly 60d+ ago
Outpatient Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Plainville, MA jobs
JRI's Health Division is looking for an Outpatient Clinician, located in Jamaica Plain, MA interested in the social justice field as well as health and human services. JRI is a leader in social justice and one of the largest non-profit human service agencies in New England with over 100+ programs and services. We pride ourselves on recruiting the best and the brightest.
JRI Health is a division of Justice Resource Institute (JRI) that provides social justice and health and human services support to programs providing Housing, Legal Advocacy, Peer Support, Medical Case Management, QTPOC Youth Drop-In Center, Sexual Health services and much more.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
What You'll Do:
Complete all required assessments, treatment plans, and additional clinical documentation for each individual served promptly, employing trauma-informed and strength-based practices.
Ensure assessments are thorough and encompass individual, family, social, and medical histories.
Develop a treatment plan based on assessment results, collaborating with the individual served, any partner/parent(s)/guardian/caregiver(s), and, with necessary consent, in consultation with other providers.
Clinicians must understand and apply trauma-informed practices effectively.
Engage in the intake and discharge processes as assigned by program leadership.
Provide tailored treatment, which may involve working with the individual, their entire family, or a specific group dynamic to implement focused, evidence-based interventions aimed at achieving therapeutic goals or improving ineffective interaction patterns.
Offer individual and group therapies as needed, in accordance with site and program requirements, and as directed by a supervisor.
Lead discussions on treatment planning that include input from all Treatment Team members, family members, agency workers, and the individual. Monitor the progress of the individual in achieving their goals and objectives, while assisting with access to community resources.
At the individual's request, and if supported by the program for site-specific roles, accompany families to meetings regarding the individual's behavioral health treatment needs in schools, daycare, foster homes, and other community locations.
Participate in the discharge process by providing support to the individual served, working with agencies to identify suitable aftercare services (if applicable), and collaborating with aftercare providers to facilitate a smooth transition.
Engage in recruiting priority population participants for programming and interventions such as SSP, HIV navigation and case management services, services for LGBTQ+ youth, and HIV/STI testing and prevention services.
Provide coverage and support to the program as necessary, including on-site services, street outreach, and community engagement.
Offer clinical support as needed, including risk reduction counseling, de-escalation support, safety planning, and risk assessments. Assess, plan, and prioritize individuals for telehealth and in-person services, ensuring those at increased risk have appropriate access to in-person delivery. Any remote services must meet client needs and be discussed and approved by a supervisor beforehand.
Continuously develop knowledge and understanding of the history, traditions, values, family systems, artistic expressions, and linguistic needs of the groups served. Utilize appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect cultural understanding.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Must be 21 years or older.
Minimum of Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling from an accredited college or university required. Independent License preferred.
Community mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized populations of assigned program preferred.
Experience in therapy modality of the assigned program and harm reduction principles preferred.
Knowledgeable in growth and development at all age ranges supported by the program; able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of mentally ill individuals who may also have complex medical needs; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!
Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary.
Able to work alone in an unsupervised environment.
Must have an active driver's license and daily access to a working, registered, insured vehicle.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.â¯
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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$50k-75k yearly 60d+ ago
School Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Braintree Town, MA jobs
Who We Are Looking for:
Are you the School Clinician we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!
Granite Academy is a dynamic, strength-based day school serving middle and high school students whose social-emotional needs impact their learning experience. Our staff provide flexible, individualized programming and are dedicated to meeting the needs of our students, their families, and the public school systems.
We have an 11-month school year (202 days) and are located on a beautiful campus in Braintree, MA. Our team works with students individually and in small groups to support their full engagement in academic, vocational, social, and recreational activities that promote skill development, emotional well-being, and movement towards graduation.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills with students and staff, knowledge of adolescents with psychiatric, educational and other social emotional needs, demonstrated ability managing student dysregulation, success working within a small, multi-disciplined team and the ability to collaborate effectively with outside agencies and parents.
We seek a creative team player with strong grounding and interests in individual and group therapeutic modalities, classroom management, and a commitment to academic success as a therapeutic goal. This is a hands-on position working directly with students and supporting classrooms, with the primary goals being the fostering of academic success and preparation for independent living.
The position involves use of a trauma informed, individualized approach within a structured school therapeutic milieu. An appreciation for working with a diverse and challenging population and a commitment to high expectations is essential. We value and reward commitment, self-directed learning, and dedication to improving the skills of our very deserving students.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross Medical, 100% employer-paid Delta Dental, and Vision benefits. Additional monetary benefit if you are covered by another non-state/government sponsored health plan.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and
universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days plus 11 holidays for full-time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Must be 21 years or older.
Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field.
License preferred in MSW, LICSW, LMFT or LMHC.
At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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$50k-75k yearly 25d ago
Per Diem Clinician - Boston
Bay Cove Human Services 3.9
Boston, MA jobs
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Job Summary:
The Adult Mobile Crisis Intervention (AMCI) Clinician provides direct services to adults in crisis through assessing each person's needs for services to develop a treatment plan that best ensures their safety and optimizes their effective resolution of the crisis. They facilitate the person's engagement or re-engagement in behavioral health services through referral to community based services that are consonant with the person's needs and preferences including as needed admission to acute treatment services. The AMCI Clinician works as part of the Boston Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) that provides on site assessment and support, as well as mobile capacity to conduct assessments at the person's home, school, or agency in the Greater Boston area. They work as a partner in an integrated urgent care/emergency support services network.
This position is non-exempt.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Provides services in a manner that is consonant with program, Bay Cove, and collaborative agencies' standards, policies, and procedures.
Completes assessments of adults who are in crisis in a comprehensive manner attending to their safety and needs.
Develops treatment plans with and for the person in crisis that utilize community based health, behavioral health, and social services that will ameliorate the presenting crisis.
Works with the person in crisis and their support network to fortify their strengths and coping skills to engagement or reengagement in needed services.
Documents all assessments and interventions in accordance with program and Bay Cove standards and secure, as needed, financial and insurance related information to facilitate billing and payment for services rendered.
Facilitates admission to acute inpatient care on an as needed basis and provide brief treatment and support until requisite community services can be accessed in order to minimize reliance on acute inpatient services.
Job Requirements:
Independent Licensed Clinician preferred (LICSW, LMHC) with a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a mental health setting. Minimum requirement is a Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field.
Current Massachusetts Driver's License and use of reliable transportation for work related travel.
Demonstrated assessment and treatment skills in the provision of emergency services for adults including ability to de-escalate crises in a manner that ensures safety for all involved and provides for the best care and welfare of the person in crisis.
Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment specific to acute psychiatric conditions for adults, knowledge of varying social and behavioral health services and the nature of the treatment, rehabilitation, and support that they offer. Can determine the person's needs for services, refer to the appropriate resource(s), and facilitate the person's engagement in these services.
Demonstrated knowledge of the evaluation process, including presenting problems, social, family, psychiatric, legal, and medical history. Capacity to effectively assess mental status, formulate a plan, and develop and implement an appropriate disposition for all clients.
Demonstrated professional documentation skills, a high degree of personal organization, attention to detail, professional writing and verbal communication and time management skills
Current Massachusetts Driver's License and use of reliable transportation for work related travel.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.
Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Rate: $31.87 (Master's/License Eligible) & $35.31 (Independent Licensure)
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$31.9 hourly 60d+ ago
Clinician - Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention - Boston
Bay Cove Human Services 3.9
Boston, MA jobs
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Job Summary:
The Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (YMCI) Clinician provides direct services to youth and adolescents in crisis. This Clinician assesses each youth and family's needs for services and develops a treatment plan that best ensures their safety and optimizes their effective resolution of the crisis. This individual facilitates the person's engagement or re-engagement in Children's Behavioral Health Services (CBHI) through referral to community based services that are consonant with the person's needs and preferences, emphasizing Family Voice and Choice as it relates to CBHI principles. As needed, the Clinician facilitates the person's admission to acute treatment services. The Clinician works as part of the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) that provides on site assessment and support, as well as mobile capacity to conduct assessments at the person's home, school, or agency in Greater Boston. This individual works as a partner in an integrated urgent care/emergency support services network. Given the nature of crisis services, provision of holiday and weekend coverage are expectations for staff working in this position.
This position is non-exempt.
Essential Functions of Position:
Provides services in a manner that is consonant with program, Bay Cove, and collaborative agencies' standards, policies, and procedures
Completes assessments of children and youth who are in crisis in a comprehensive manner attending to their safety and needs
Develops treatment plans with and for the person in crisis that utilize community based health, behavioral health, and social services that will ameliorate the presenting crisis
Works with the person in crisis and their support network to fortify their strengths and coping skills
Works collaboratively with members of the CBHC team and collateral helpers in the service of strengthening and integrating support and treatment supports and to accomplish the overall program's mission
Assists the person in crises with engagement or reengagement in needed services
Documents all assessments and interventions in accordance with program and Bay Cove standards
Secures as needed financial and insurance related information to facilitate billing and payment for services rendered
Recognizes the importance of individual and cultural differences that influence behavior and applies such understanding to each person's situation
Utilizes individual supervision and team meetings in the service of optimizing the program's overall mission
Maintains requisite continuing professional education as required by licensure, professional standards and Bay Cove policies
Works effectively with police, DSCFMHC Security, and other law enforcement personnel to ensure the client's safety
Facilitates admission to acute inpatient care on an as needed basis
Relates to clients, family members, and colleagues in a professional, hopeful, and respectful manner
Provides brief treatment and support until requisite community services can be accessed in order to minimize reliance on acute inpatient services
Performs all other duties and projects as assigned by the Program Director.
Requirements for the Position:
Licensed Master's level clinician, preferred. Minimum requirement is a Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field.
Minimally 3 years' experience working in a mental health setting.
Current Massachusetts Driver's License and use of reliable personal vehicle for work related travel
High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Professional writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.
Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners
Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Rate: $31.87 (Master's/License Eligible) - $35.31 (Independent Licensure)
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$31.9 hourly 31d ago
Early Intervention Clinician
Bay Cove Human Services 3.9
Boston, MA jobs
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Job Summary:
Provide evidence-based services to children and their families through home visiting, evaluation, and/or groups in keeping with our mission.
This is an exempt position.
Essential Functions of Position:
Provides therapeutic intervention with children and their caregivers as needed on assigned cases.
Provides service coordination of assigned cases, including home visits, crisis management, collateral contacts, and transition planning.
Facilitates developmental assessments on all assigned cases and participates in assessments of children assigned to other team members, including doing the written reports of such assessments.
Provides group leadership as assigned (parent and /or child groups), including planning, setup, cleanup and playroom maintenance with co-leaders.
Maintains written case records in accordance with QA requirements.
Attends all necessary meetings (such as IEP planning meetings) prior to child's transition out of the program.
Has knowledge of and adheres to DPH service and billing guidelines.
Provides direct service units sufficient to meet 100% of productivity requirements.
Attends supervision, management and staff meetings regularly.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements for the position
Professional Characteristics:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse population of clients, other care providers, family, community members and state agency representatives.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
Has demonstrated professional documentation and communication skills, as well as demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to negotiate and resolve differences.
Ability to function under pressure in a fast-paced human service environment.
Ability to be flexible, open and responsive to ongoing industry changes.
Ability to articulate and communicate Bay Cove's mission and strategic direction in a consistent and enthusiastic manner to departmental staff.
Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective, creative solutions to pursue opportunities.
Physical Requirements
Ability to go up and down stairs and lift at least 40 lbs.
Other Qualifications:
An acceptable CORI, SORI and Background records check (for involvement with DCF).
Master's degree in Education, Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work (with LCSW), Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (with Mass licensure) or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related human service field.
Required Training
Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Rate: $59,160 annual salary
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$59.2k yearly 60d+ ago
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Yarmouth Port, MA jobs
Are you looking to use your Master's degree to help youth live their best lives?
Do you want to support families to find stability and compassion in their care?
Who we are looking for:
Are you the Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Clinician we have been looking for? In this position, you will be convey your passion for helping others as part of a small, dedicated team working with youth. JRI's Community Service Agencies are committed to offering these teams to include a combination of medically necessary intensive family therapy, robust care coordination, and Family Partner engagement for MassHealth youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED). You will focus on improving the youth's mental health concerns, while strengthening the family structure and support. Our staff provide the FIT service in home and community settings and facilitate a consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JRI provides the training so that:
You will provide intensive family therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
You will design and deliver focused, strategic, evidence-based interventions and behavioral techniques to build skills, safety planning, strengthen family dynamics, and may prevent the need for the youth's admission to an inpatient hospital, psychiatric residential treatment facility, or other treatment setting.
You will serve as a vital member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting youth and their families.
You will use your skills to develop a structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the youth and families you work with in order to help improve the youth's behavioral health needs, including improving the family's ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote their healthy functioning within the family.
You will use your passion to provide culturally competent, trauma informed, confidential clinical services to guide care for the youth at the center of your care.
You will provide consultation to collaterals including schools and medical service providers to help the youth you serve navigate their lives with more support.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Minimum Master's degree or above in the mental health field, must be licensed OR working towards your license and License eligible (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT). JRI will support you in gaining your licensure hours and testing.
Proven ability to form therapeutic relationships with people from various backgrounds including those of different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation identities.
Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver's License.
Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule and to participate in an on-call schedule.
Knowledge of or ability to learn electronic medical record software and basic computer functions including the Microsoft Suite.
Clinical experience with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. Experience with community mental health programs or providing family therapy preferred but not required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
$2000 Sign on Bonus available for this position.
$75k-79k yearly 60d+ ago
Flexible Support Services Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Yarmouth Port, MA jobs
Do you want to join a passionate team helping youth working with DMH to meet their goal?
Do you want to achieve professional growth and success working alongside strong colleagues that share your passion?
Do you want to work for an agency that supports your growth as much as client growth?
Then JRI is looking for you!!
We Are Offering Flexible and Hybrid Scheduling on the Cape and Surrounding Areas, as well as a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for this Position!
This is the career you have been looking for! In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! We aim to help youth and families by allowing their voice to be heard, empowering them through psychoeducation and education related to systems, enhancing relationships and family dynamics, advocacy, validation, and breaking negative stereotypes. Serving children and young adults through age 22 who present with mental health diagnoses, our staff support clients in improving their functioning within the home and community to avoid potential hospitalizations.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JRI provides the training so that:
We will help you be responsible for the clinical care of youth while in our program, as well as coordination and support related to the needs outside of each site.
We will support you in helping youth develop the social and adaptive skills to they need to be their best selves within the structure of our program, their home, and communities by utilizing your clinical skills and knowledge to explore creative methods to support the unique needs of each child served.
We will empower you to model and lead our staff in the provision of trauma-informed, evidenced-based clinical practice.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate and work alongside a variety of child-serving systems.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
License-eligible, Master's Degree in the Mental Health field preferred or a related field with commensurate experience. JRI will support you in gaining your licensure hours and testing.
Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver's License.
Knowledge of or ability to learn electronic medical record software and basic computer functions including the Microsoft Suite.
Clinical experience with children/adolescents is preferred.
Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
$50k-75k yearly 60d+ ago
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Lawrence, MA jobs
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Clinician we've been searching for? In this position, you will be conveying your passion for helping others as part of a small, dedicated team (inclusive of a FIT Clinician and a Family Partner) working with youth and families!
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) is a new service within JRI's Community Service Agencies that provides a combination of medically necessary intensive family therapy, robust care coordination, and Family Partner engagement for eligible youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families. You will focus on improving the youth's mental health concerns, while strengthening the family structure and support. Our staff provide the FIT service in home and community settings and facilitate a consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve.
This is a salaried position with a designated number of families to work with; it does not have a unit-based productivity requirement in the FIT Support Worker role.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JRI Provides The Training So That:
You will provide intensive family therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
You will design and deliver focused, strategic, evidence-based interventions and behavioral techniques to build skills, safety planning, strengthen family dynamics, and may prevent the need for the youth's admission to an inpatient hospital, psychiatric residential treatment facility, or other treatment setting.
You will serve as a vital member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting youth and their families.
You will use your skills to develop a structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the youth and families you work with in order to help improve the youth's behavioral health needs, including improving the family's ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote their healthy functioning within the family.
You will use your passion to provide trauma-informed, confidential clinical services to guide care for the youth at the center of your care.
You will provide consultation to collaterals including schools and medical service providers to help the youth you serve navigate their lives with more support.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age.
Minimum Master's degree or above in the mental health field, must be licensed or license eligible (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT).
Ability to create and implement treatment/service plans that demonstrate a clear understanding of the client's background.
Proven ability to form therapeutic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule and to participate in an on-call schedule.
Knowledge of or ability to learn electronic medical record software and basic computer functions including the Microsoft Suite.
Clinical experience with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. Experience with community mental health programs or providing family therapy preferred but not required.
Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!
Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver's License.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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$75k-79k yearly 60d+ ago
BA-Level Therapeutic Training and Support Clinician
Justice Resource Institute 3.8
Gloucester, MA jobs
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the BA Level Therapeutic Training and Support Clinician we've been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others by working with our youth!
JRI's Children's Friend and Family Services division is committed to assisting families and their children who are dealing with substantial behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our mission is to ensure they can access the vital services necessary for them to flourish at home, in school, and within their communities.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JRI Provides The Training So That:
You will be able to provide a variety of community-based services including CBHI services, to children, adolescents and their families. These services include Skill coaching, Job Coaching, Life Skills training, activity planning, community exploration & integration, behavior management, assessment, treatment panning services, crisis management and case management services.
You will maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.
You will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting youth within the community.
You will support the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community based setting allowing youth to become their best selves within the structure of their home communities.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age.
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited university, accompanied by one (1) year of direct, relevant experience working with youth and families in need of behavioral management for mental health support; or an Associate's degree in a human services field from an accredited institution, along with one year of experience with the target population.
Ability to create and implement treatment or service plans that reflect a thorough understanding of the client's background.
Demonstrated capacity to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals from various backgrounds, encompassing different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious, and sexual orientation identities.
Open to maintaining a flexible work schedule and participate in an on-call schedule.
Proficiency in or the capacity to learn electronic medical record software, along with fundamental computer skills, including the Microsoft Suite.
Ability to learn the needs of the youth under our care and their families; a willingness to offer a variety of interventions and treatments required by this population.
Maintain a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
$50k-75k yearly 50d ago
Social Worker Program Director-LMHC, LICSW, LCSW (Downtown Boston)
Bay Cove Human Services 3.9
Boston, MA jobs
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Department: Mental Health Community Services
Reports To: IBGLE Integrated Team Director
Job Summary:
The Clinical Program Director provides direct oversight of the day to day administration operations, program development, and clinical treatment services of an Intensive Behavioral Group Living Environment (IBGLE). The Clinical Program Director contributes to Bay Cove's mission by ensuring an atmosphere in which Persons can build trusting relationships and engage meaningfully towards greater independence.
This is an exempt position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervision of and oversight of all IBGLE staff including clinical and direct care staff.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Engage, build relationships, and empower Persons residing in the IBGLE to actively engage in services by identifying personal goals, determining motivators, and supporting individuals to improve health and wellness, strengthen self-management of symptoms, and pursue their personal goals.
Conduct and document clinical assessment, safety and treatment planning, and implementation of interventions designed to assist Persons residing at the IBGLE to assist them in build skills, achieve their goals, and move towards greater independence.
Responsively adjust the frequency, duration, and types of supports in to suit Persons' changing needs, interests, and preferences.
Actively collaborate with the IBGLE team and externally with Persons' extended treatment teams, identified and authorized natural supports, and Care Coordination Entities in order to best support each Person.
Oversee the hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, evaluation, and progressive disciplinary action process of all program staff including training staff regarding the effective implementation of clinical interventions.
Facilitate financial and budgetary procedures including petty cash and payroll.
Maintain accurate programmatic documentation such as time sheets, fire drills, incident reports, transportation logs, daily logs, service notes, safety plans, and any other documentation assigned.
Ensure proper maintenance of the physical site in compliance with all state, federal, DMH, and Bay Cove regulations and requirements and that agency and regulatory standards are met and maintained, including inter-agency QA audits, CARF, DMH licensing, and MAP reviews.
Provide crisis assessment, prevention, and needed intervention during the work day and while on-call on nights and weekends as scheduled.
Utilize recovery-oriented language and principles in all communication and interactions with Persons, colleagues, and collaterals.
Requirements for the Position:
LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or other behavioral health category which qualifies as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts required.
At least three years of related experience.
Training and experience in the provision of substance abuse treatment preferred.
At least one year of supervisory and management experience.
Strong commitment to the right of each Person with mental health challenges to live in community residences, to work in market jobs, and to have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous support and services of their own choosing.
Demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and writing assessments and treatment plans.
Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
Department of Public Health certification in medication administration required within 3 months of hire.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on an as needed basis.
Ability to climb stairs and carry up to 40 pounds, as well as the physical capacity to assist people with mobility impairments as needed.
Valid driver's license.
Use of personal cell phone for work purposes.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Mission Traits:
Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners
Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Range: $71,000-$76,500
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$71k-76.5k yearly 60d+ ago
Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen 4.2
Clinician job at Vinfen
The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how the use of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members on substance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources.
SIGN ON BONUS: $2K
Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
• Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
• Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
• Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
• Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
• Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
• Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery-oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Perform evidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
• Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
• Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role-specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
• Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
• Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
• Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
• Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to perform interventions for substance misuse/addiction services
• Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
• Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
About Vinfen
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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit **********************
My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.
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
Job Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
• Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a 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 six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Physical Effort:
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 PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, 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.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.00 /Yr.
$57.5k-65.8k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen 4.2
Clinician job at Vinfen
Overview Summary:The ACCS Addiction Recovery Counselor promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served(PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Works collaboratively with PS to understand how theuse of substances impacts their lives. Functions as resource to PS and other Team members onsubstance addiction (SA) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques and resources. SIGN ON BONUS: $2K Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed
below:
Screens, assesses, and reassesses substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using
Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-SA) and other assessments; for PS in GLEs and outreach settings. Develop formulations, and direct other Licensed staff to develop formulations that address the level of use and potential risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and the PS readiness for change.
Provide direct interventions and supports to PS by the Team with Substance misuse/addiction regardless of where they reside.
Employ trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths based approaches and skills training techniques in the work.
Provide Addictions Treatment evidence-based and best practices to all PS, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention; SSI-SA; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan(WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, as well as the development of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans, and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
Refer PS and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote PS access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Dual Recovery groups, and other psycho-educational services that address substance misuse/addictions and related issues (Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDs treatment) as appropriate.
Provide Addictions Treatment psycho-educational services to PS individually and in groups.
Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
Provide ongoing training, mentoring and modeling for Addictions Treatment evidenced-based practices to GLE SIE staff including but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, harm reduction and housing first to support readiness, relapse prevention, and long-term addictions recovery for PS.
Perform, train, supervise, mentor, model evidenced-based clinical and recovery oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support; Screening; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) and Seeking Safety. Performevidenced-based interventions including Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.
Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.
Coordinate with Care Coordination Entities to ensure Persons have access to community-based acute addictions treatment, medication assisted treatment, self-help and peer support, and psychoeducational services that address addiction treatment and related issues and relapse prevention.
Participate as member of Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup led by Clinical Directors for licensure and role -specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.
Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
Extensive knowledge of Addiction Treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change; Harm Reduction; SSI-SA; Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Addiction Peer Support Services; Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Cognitive Behavioral interventions; acute Addiction Treatment practices; and Medication Assisted Treatment
Extensive knowledge of engagement strategies, and ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with PS
Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies
Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles and modalities, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of the effects of prejudice including internalized negative attitudes about oneself, discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
Knowledge of emergency services and acute care addictions systems
Knowledge of community based mental health, health care, care coordination and other services and resources available to PS
Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability and/or addictions
Skills and competence to formulate appropriate treatment plans and train staff to performinterventions for substance misuse/addiction services
Knowledge of formal and informal substance misuse/addictions assessment practices
Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques
Knowledge of participatory and collaborative skills
Ability to provide leadership to staff on substance misuse/addictions issues
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Knowledge of documentation standards
About Vinfen
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:
A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
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 ***********************
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 Typical Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe drivingrecord which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time ofemployment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's licensefor at least one year and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: 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 PSwith tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability tobend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, 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. Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within first two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $57,480.00 - USD $65,796.53 /Yr.