Key skills
Risk Management
About this role
Schedule: Per diem, hours vary, Night and Weekend
Salary: $34.15 / hour
he YCCS Per Diem Clinician provides clinical services in a Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Program, designed to provide a staff-secure, safe, and structured crisis stabilization and treatment environment for adults and youth ages 13-18 who have behavioral health symptoms, mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders, that require 24-hour per day care in an unlocked treatment setting in a community-based program that serves as a medically necessary, less-restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
The YCCS Per Diem Clinician works on an as needed basis and oversees treatment interventions of Youth, Mentors and models appropriate interventions for YCCS Mental Health Counselors and trains and supports staff in delivering clinical evidence-based practices and best practices.
The YCCS Per Diem Clinician is also:
- Initiates and conducts required intake and engagement process with Nursing staff as needed.
- Ensures initial treatment plan is completed, a multidisciplinary team has been assigned, and that the treatment team has met to review the assessment and initial treatment plan within 24 hours of an individual's admission to the CCS.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments, conducts brief crisis counseling and psychoeducation through individual and group modalities.
- Ensures recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements.
- Provides daily re-evaluation and assessment of readiness for discharge.
- Engages individuals in structed therapeutic activities including treatment activities designed to stabilize the individual; restore functioning; strengthen the resources and capacities of the individual, family, and other natural supports.
- Conducts Treatment Plan meetings with PS; invites and involves other involved parties (Legally Authorized Representative, family, friends, advocates, schools as applicable).
- Oversees service deliver to all assigned PS, including participation in services, treatment and Support skills planning implementation of recovery goals, peer and family support, readiness for discharge and support through service and life transitions.
- Promotes healthcare and employment services access for PS.
- Assigns and directs Mental Health Counselors to deliver specific skills training and supports needed for Treatment Plan success for PS Safely returning to their identified community.
- Works with PS and assigned Team members to develop Safety Plans and/or Crisis Prevention and Response Plans.
- Interfaces with Emergency Services as needed, in conjunction with BH CP, One Care or DMH Case Management.
- Receives regularly scheduled role-based clinical supervision from Program Director.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
- Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
- $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
- Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs 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 3,200 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 www.vinfen.org/careers
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.
- Master's degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling required.
- Clinical licensure preferred but not required; LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT preferred
- 3 - 5 years of clinical experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities and / or co-occurring disorders
- Knowledge of clinical treatment principles and modalities, best practices, and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Stages of Change; Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
- Knowledge of engagement strategies.
- Knowledge of crisis prevention, crisis intervention, and risk management strategies.
- 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 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check - Must have access to a reliable, insured vehicle
- CPR and First Aid is required within defined timelines. Vinfen provides trainings upon hire.
- Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check.