Overnight Mobile Crisis Clinician

Summary The MCI (Mobile Crisis Intervention) Clinician will use their knowledge of and experience with utilizing services and the wraparound process to provide clinical care and support to adults, youth, and their families and to prevent hospitalization and stabilize adults and youth in the community. Available Shifts

MONDAY-SUNDAY / 3RD SHIFT (11:00PM-7:00AM)

Shift Differentials Sunday-Thursday 3rd shift + $5.00/hour Friday & Saturday 3rd shift + $7.50/hour $1 per hour Language Differential (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Eligibility MA level graduates are welcome to apply now! Offers can be made pending verification of MA degree* Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions Provide short‑term mobile, on‑site face‑to‑face therapeutic response to an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis for the purpose of identifying, assessing, treating, and stabilizing the situation and reducing immediate risk of danger consistent with the individual's risk management safety plan. Provide brief solution‑focused interventions and reassess current level of need with the adult awaiting higher‑level care treatment. Post‑crisis evaluation and intervention throughout the follow‑up period when applicable. Work collaboratively with supportive and peer staff to provide resources/referrals, support, and psychoeducation to families. Attend community‑based meetings in conjunction with the adult, their families, and providers to assist with advocacy and addressing safety concerns. Complete collateral contacts with the adult’s providers. Engage the client in safety planning. Able to provide clinical care and support to adults and their families to prevent hospitalization and stabilize adults in the community. Ability to move quickly in responding to emergencies. Provide triage through the call center. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Complete intake data form by telephone or in person either on site or at outreach locations. Confirm health care coverage. Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam for adults and utilize an admissions/screening instrument, providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM‑IV and DSM‑V. Telephone screening and consultations. Understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization. Consult with program director/administrator on call and/or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization, or hospital diversion. Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development, and training curriculum. If licensed, complete continued education to maintain clinical professional licensure and ensure that licensure remains active. All 24‑hour/Acute Care Services program staff are considered essential. Essential staff are defined as personnel who are expected to report to work as scheduled, regardless of holidays and/or during any emergency situation and/or agency closing (i.e., inclement weather) to ensure the ongoing operations of the program. Due to the type of work and client needs, this position may need to work beyond a forty‑hour work week. Additionally, essential staff may be required to remain on shift or work an additional shift until relief staff are available. All 24‑hour/Acute Care Services program staff will be assigned a home department. However, there is an expectation that this position mobilizes and responds to cases throughout the catchment areas in times of need and reports to other MCI offices (New Bedford, Fall River, Plymouth) as requested by management. For overnight positions, staff are required to stay awake for the entirety of their shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Child & Family Services, Inc.