Clinician – Community Services

Essential Job Functions

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

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required, with Massachusetts LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, O.T. or RN Preferred.
• Knowledge of the Recovery Model
• Knowledge of community resources
• Proficient computer skills in using web based e-mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing documents

Skills

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

Other Requirements

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