Co-Response Clinician/ Access Clinician, Crisis Response Team- FSW

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Schedule Details:

Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled Hours:

7-3pm, 3-11pm, or 11-7am

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0.01

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the police to provide field visits, case management/follow up, and court advocacy for individuals with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.

• Act as a consultation resource to the Police and to Court on substance use disorder assessment, recovery, and prevention.

• Complete initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services. Assessment requires clinical interview and contact with collateral providers/natural supports/ family members when possible and appropriate and consent is provided.

• Utilize mobile devices that allow access the Electronic Health Record (EHR) while in the field; also utilize mobile devices to document interventions and communicate the needs of persons served. The EHR will allow the disciplines to collaborate on meeting the needs of individuals and connecting them with care.

• Complete diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.

• Engage client in safety/crisis planning

Qualifications:

• Grade C12: Access Clinician III:
  
  Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or related field) that meet the academic requirements for independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Requires licensure as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or is actively working towards licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Grade C16: Access Clinician IV:
  
  Master's degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field) and LICSW licensure or licensed Psychologist. Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a clinical environment. Must be available to work the 3-11 PM shift.
  
  Requires comfortability and ability to drive/ travel in response to a crisis with the police and provide rapid de-escalation and intervention. Knowledge of homelessness, HIV, substance abuse/mental health treatment and multi-cultural issues preferred.

• Excellent oral communication and computer skills. Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Ability to multitask.
  
  Must possess time management skills with a strong sense of prioritization. Requires personal and professional accountability, self-management, and initiative. Professional integrity and cultural competency.

• Has a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes.

• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click here.

• Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are:

Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.