Crisis Clinician

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and southeastern Massachusetts. Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply. Job Summary The Southeast Emergency Services Mobile Clinician provides direct services to children and adults in crisis. This Clinician assesses each person’s needs for services and develops a treatment plan that best ensures their safety and optimizes their effective resolution of the crisis. They facilitate the person’s engagement or re‑engagement in behavioral health services through referral to community based services that are consonant with the person’s needs and preferences. As needed, the Clinician facilitates the person’s admission to acute treatment services. Essential Functions of the Position Completes assessments and treatment plans of children and adults who are in crisis in a comprehensive manner attending to their safety and needs, including documenting all assessments and interventions in accordance with program and Bay Cove standards. Assists the person in crises with engagement or reengagement in needed services, utilizing community based health, behavioral health, and social services that will ameliorate the presenting crisis. Provides brief treatment and support until requisite community services can be accessed in order to minimize reliance on acute inpatient services. Facilitates admission to acute inpatient care on an as needed basis. Secures as needed financial and insurance related information to facilitate billing and payment for services rendered. Job Requirements Master's level clinician, license preferred. Minimally 3 years experience working in a mental health setting. Excellent writing and oral communication skills. Current Massachusetts Driver’s License and use of reliable personal vehicle for work related travel. Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States. Pay Rate: $31.88 (Master's/License Eligible) & $35.31 (Independent Licensure)

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