This is a mobile position, with the expectation of some on-site shifts and on-site response.
The commute to work must be able to be easily completed within an hour, even during rush hour traffic.
This position is currently offering a $5,000 language differential for bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese speakers.
What you'll do:
- Provide support, coordination of disposition planning and treatment service for the duration of the MCI episode of care according to clinical need.
- Fulfill aspects of YMCI (Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention) ESP specifications, which require in-home crisis intervention with youth and families.
- Coordinate follow up with other staff members of the Emergency Services Program to insure needs of youth and family are met to reduce crisis.
- Provide direct mobile and on site psychiatric clinical services in coordination with other community service providers.
- Evaluate clients in terms of setting and treatment plan which includes evaluation and developing a treatment plan.
- Identify needs and strengths; assist in planning, implementing and evaluating necessary care of individuals, children and families in conjunction with community resources.
- Asses crisis or emergency situations and intervene immediately with appropriate treatment for clients.
- Prepare written/computer cases recording documents, within prescribed time limits.
What you’ll need:
- Education/Skills:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or other relevant Medicaid reimbursable clinical specialty required.
- Valid independent clinical license (LICSW/LMHC) preferred
- Spanish/Brazilian Portuguese language required. Additional language differential for program-needed language skills.
- Experience:
- Minimum one (1) year in a psychiatric emergency service or similar setting required.
- Must have access to a car and possess a valid driver's license.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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What We Do
Since 1959, North Suffolk Community Services has been on a mission to provide mental health services to individuals, and especially children, in relatively under-served surrounding communities. Today, our staff of 900+ assists families, children and individuals in 4 clinics, 38 residences and 74 programs. North Suffolk Community Services touches the lives of more than 10,000 people a year. To learn more about North Suffolk's services visit, http://northsuffolk.org https://www.facebook.com/NorthSuffolkOrg
