Crisis Clinician MCI (per diem)

Aspire Health and Community ServicesQuincy, Massachusetts, United States · Posted 3 months ago

Full-timeEst. 69,440 USD

Description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

Crisis Clinicians have the opportunity to gain comprehensive diagnostic and clinical skills with a broad population, including children and adults! Work is fast-paced, but clinicians receive clinical supervision for each client seen by an experienced, independently licensed supervisor.

Competitive salary plus $8/hour shift differential for working on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday-Friday 8pm-8am!

The team of crisis clinicians provides psychiatric emergency services to children, adults, and families who are at serious risk of harming themselves or others. Our emergency services are available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The crisis intervention team evaluates and stabilizes the crisis, and makes referrals to the most appropriate level of care. Psychiatric consultation and medication are available.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other mental health discipline
Training in assessing adults in crisis, as well as competency in assessing children and their families in crisis
Minimum of one year of experience in a Crisis Intervention setting or related field placement in a Crisis Intervention setting is preferred
Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation protocols
Experience in providing follow-up and referral services to ensure continuity of care

The Emergency Triage Coordinator serves as a key member of the Emergency Service Team to provide the smooth coordination and delivery of crisis services. The Emergency Triage Coordinator is the first point of contact for all telephonic information flow and crisis referral requests from clients, families, and community providers on a 24/7/365 basis. Triage screens and assigns cases to Master’s Level Clinicians, Family Partners and Peers as determined by risk and safety, immediacy of need, location, and according to insurance requirements. This individual will work in conjunction with the ESP management team to ensure that the team is providing the highest quality of care to persons served and in compliance with our quality initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Triage phone calls and provide support and counseling to clients, families, and community referrals in need of ESP assistance and/or evaluations
Assist clinicians in performing bed searches for clients awaiting placement for a higher level of care
Ability to navigate medical record system (Avatar) for each referral as a standard practice (Updating/adding clients, scanning of paper documents, adding Alerts, Service Addendums, and Final Dispositions
Provide information and referrals to phone contacts
Gather appropriate risk information and direct clients, families, and community members in accessing and utilizing supports
Consult with Director or Assistant Director regarding high risk cases and conflict resolution when deemed necessary
Assist in provision of follow-up treatment including the scheduling of follow-up emergency services appointments and completion of paperwork related to triage activity

There is a shift differential payment of an additional $8/hour for hours worked within the time periods below:

Weekdays: 8 pm – 8 am

Weekends: 8 pm – 8 am and 8 am – 8 pm

(All hours worked from Friday at 8 pm through Monday 8 am)

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$33—$36 USD

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.

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