Mobile Crisis Van Clinician

Summary

The MCI (Mobile Crisis Intervention) Van Clinician will use their knowledge of and experience with utilizing services and the wraparound process to provide clinical care and support to adults, youth, and their families and to prevent hospitalization and stabilize adults and youth in the community. This position will fulfill their job responsibilities through the utilization of CFS’ new Mobile Crisis Van (MCV).

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY 11AM-7PM

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions 

• Provide short term service that is mobile, on site, face to face therapeutic response to an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis for the purpose of identifying, assessing, treating, and stabilizing the situation and reducing immediate risk of danger to the individual's or others consistent with the individuals risk management safety plan 
• Provide brief solution focused interventions and reassess current level of need with the adult waiting for higher level of care treatment 
• Post crisis evaluation and intervention throughout the follow up period when applicable 
• Work collaboratively with supportive and peer staff to provide resources/referrals, support, and psychoeducation to families 
• Attend community-based meetings in conjunction with the adult, their families, and providers to assist with advocacy and addressing safety concerns 
• Complete collateral contacts with the adult’s providers  
• Engage the client in safety planning 
• Able to provide clinical care and support to adult and their families to prevent hospitalization and stabilize adult in the community 
• Ability to move quickly in responding to emergencies 
• Provide triage through the call center 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to accompany the van at community events throughout the catchment area

• Complete intake data form by telephone or in person either on site or at outreach locations 
• Confirm health care coverage 
• Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam for adult and utilizing an admissions/screening instrument which includes providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM IV and DSMV 
• Telephone screening and consultations 
• Understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization 
• Consult with program director/administrator on call and or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization, or hospital diversion 
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development, and training curriculum
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming mobile environment free of clutter and debris, allowing for a positive therapeutic experience

• If licensed, complete continued education to maintain clinical professional licensure and ensure that licensure remains active

All 24-hour/Acute Care Services program staff are considered essential. Essential staff are defined as personnel who are expected to report to work as scheduled, regardless of holidays and/or during any emergency situation and/or agency closing (i.e., inclement weather) to ensure the ongoing operations of the program.

Due to the type of work and client needs, this position may need to work beyond a forty-hour work week. Additionally, essential staff may be required to remain on shift or work an additional shift until relief staff are available. 

All 24-hour/Acute Care Services program staff will be assigned a home department.  However, there is an expectation that this position mobilizes and responds to cases throughout the catchment areas in times of need and reports to other MCI offices (New Bedford, Fall River, Plymouth) as requested by management.

For overnight positions, staff are required to stay awake for the entirety of their shift. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Travel Required

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

A completed master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other clinical licensure eligible degree program is required. This individual must be license eligible for an LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT or LADC-I. Must have a minimum of one year experience working with adults and/or children and their families within a clinical role. Knowledge of and experience with utilizing services and the Wraparound process preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license that meets CFS Driver Policy.

Cultural Competency Qualifications: 

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others 
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity 
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way 
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own 
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency 

Benefits:

• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per week
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.
• Dental – Delta Dental of MA
• Vision - EyeMed
• Wellworks for You (Employee Wellness)
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• 24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.