All days and shifts available!

$56K for Master's Level or LCSW

$63K for LICSW/LMHC

$68K for Independently Licensed for 3+ years!

** General Description**

The Adult CCS Clinician will be primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management / safety planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination.

** Essential Job Functions**

CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE:

• Provide complete comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management / safety planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Provide specialized assessment and intervention.
• Manage crisis situations and other crises as assigned.
• Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with Brien Center colleagues, and other service organizations such as DMH, DSS, etc. in the community.
• Provide case management and follow up services for individuals admitted to Adult CCS
• Obtain authorization, utilization review, and collaborate with insurance companies as needed and/ or appropriate.
• Treat patients and referral sources in a respectful and caring manner.
• Make referrals upon discharge from Adult CCS

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBLILITES:

• Maintain clear and legible client records and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
• Attend staff meetings and agency trainings as scheduled.
• Attend provider meetings and case supervision with direct care/community providers as directed or assigned.
• Provide training to new employees as directed or assigned.
• Provide oversight to student interns as directed or assigned.
• Cover shifts as assigned.
• Participate in program development and CQI/QA projects.
• Participate in case supervision.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Acute Care Division and the Brien Center.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards.
• Represent the Brien Center in a professional manner in all community contacts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Brien Center’s mission and community mental health principles.
• Flexibly respond to program needs.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and team members.

Qualifications

• PhD, MSW or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or other equivalent graduate clinical degree.
• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC required within 6 months of eligibility date
• 2-3 year’s clinical experience preferred.
• Must have valid drivers license.

Skills

• Excellent oral and presentation skills
• Leadership talent and ability to think quickly and determine and implement clinical decisions.
• Proficient knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of DSM V
• Knowledge of community resources.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: office; hospital emergency departments; hospital psychiatric and medical floors; police stations; patient homes; community agencies; schools, etc.

Physical Conditions

• Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.