Clinician - Family Resource Center and Outpatient

Weekdays, 1st shift. Wage is determined by level of licensure. Job Summary Provides direct clinical services to the Family Resource Centers (FRC), including comprehensive psychosocial assessments, completing Massachusetts Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA), and short-term treatment and care planning to youth and families at the FRC. Provides mental health/substance abuse counseling to children, adolescents, and families at the agency’s sites throughout Berkshire County. Essential Job Functions Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Completes diagnostic and/or psychosocial assessment and provides individual, family, and group treatment. Completes the Massachusetts Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA) and/or the Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment Completes referrals for services as indicated by the assessment and FSNA/CANS. Develops Care Plans/Family Support Plans/Treatment Plans for youth Delivers treatment in sub-contractors’ facilities and designated FRCs. Maintains client records, completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner including required state documents and authorizations. Coordinates treatment components and communicates with all collateral agents. Provides consultation to community agencies on mental health and substance abuse issues. Coordinates treatment components and communicates with all collateral agents and contractors for FRC. Qualifications, Experience, and Education Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other clinical concentration. Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certification is required within first 2 weeks of employment. Licensure required within 6 months of eligibility. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and 3 years’ experience as a clinician preferred. Prior experience working with children and families in a clinical setting strongly preferred. Prior experience in providing individual and group mental health/substance abuse and family counseling strongly preferred. Excellent knowledge of dynamics of mental health/substance abuse treatment, intervention, and education. Basic knowledge of community resources. Basic diagnostic and treatment knowledge and skill. Ability to work on interdisciplinary team. Valid Driver’s License and use of personally insured vehicle for agency business. #J-18808-Ljbffr