- Ensures a trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and recovery.
- Provides psychiatric and substance use evaluation of individuals and families in crisis in
community, clinic, and residential settings. - Provides crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-term crisis counseling as follow-up from initial evaluation.
- Maintains linkages with specific community services by providing documented case
consultations and problem resolution. - Offers recommendations to clients regarding service options and support in accessing.
- Performs warm hand offs to other services and care coordination entities.
- Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; provide other clinicians with managed care information and resources pertinent to the crises being managed.
- Maintains necessary documentation and records.
- Actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
- Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
- Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
- Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
- Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
About Us
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
- A Master's Degree and at least 2 years' experience in human services, preferably working in a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) community-based outpatient or an acute or diversionary behavioral health setting.
- LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC in state of service preferred, but not required.
- Must have working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. - Must possess excellent intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and
providers. - Superb interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to clients.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is benefitted by the
independent successes of all staff members. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop effective
documentation. - Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse populations.
- Understanding of social determinants of health and commitment to crisis intervention in the context of whole-person care.
- A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and have access to an insured, reliable vehicle.
- Must be able to complete necessary trainings within defined timelines upon hire including CPR, First Aid, and CPSS training.
- Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check.
Skills Required
- Master's degree
- At least 2 years' experience in human services or behavioral health
- LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC in state of service
- Working knowledge of the current DSM
- Excellent intake, interviewing, and assessment skills
- Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers
- Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and client commitment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
- Demonstrated competence serving culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse populations
- Understanding of social determinants of health and whole-person crisis intervention
- Valid US driver's license, age 21+, license maintained at least 6 months, access to insured reliable vehicle
- Complete required trainings (CPR, First Aid, CPSS) within defined timelines
- Successful multistate CORI, SORI, reference, employment, education and credentialing background checks
What We Do
Vinfen is one of the most dynamic and innovative health and human services organizations in the country. With over 200 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, we are a premier provider of comprehensive services for adolescents and adults with disabilities or life challenges. We provide a wide range of evidence-based programs in recovery, supported living, habilitation, education, employment, clinical, and peer support to the populations we serve.
