Clinician - UCC - Southeast Emergency Service Program Cape Cod/Islands - Sign on Bonus
Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Barnstable
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Sign on Bonus:After the first three months, receive a bonus of
$2,000 After the first six months, receive a bonus of $2,000
Mission Statement: Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to
overcome challenges and realize personal potential.Job Summary: The
Urgent Care Clinician provides direct services to children and
adults in crisis. This Clinician assesses each youth and family's
needs for services and develops a treatment plan that best ensures
for their safety and optimizes their effective resolution of the
crisis. S/he facilitates the person's engagement or re-engagement
in Children's Behavioral Health Services (CBHI) through referral to
community based services that are consonant with the person's needs
and preferences, emphasizing Family Voice and Choice as it relates
to CBHI principles. As needed, the Clinician facilitates the
person's admission to acute treatment services. The Clinician works
as part of an Urgent Care Center that provides on site assessment
and support, as well as mobile capacity to conduct assessments at
the person's home, school, or agency on Cape Cod. S/he works as a
partner in an integrated urgent care/emergency support services
network (and as a result may provide services and consultations in
partnership with other community consortium partners). Given the
nature of crisis services, provision of holiday and weekend
coverage are expectations for staff working in this position. This
position is non-exempt.Essential Functions of Position:Provides
services in a manner that is consonant with program, Bay Cove, and
collaborative agencies' standards, policies, and
proceduresCompletes assessments of children and adults who are in
crisis in a comprehensive manner attending to their safety and
needsDevelops treatment plans with and for the person in crisis
that utilize community based health, behavioral health, and social
services that will ameliorate the presenting crisisWorks with the
person in crisis and their support network to fortify their
strengths and coping skills Works collaboratively with members of
the Urgent Care team and collateral helpers in the service of
strengthening and integrating support and treatment supports and to
accomplish the overall program's missionAssists the person in
crises with engagement or reengagement in needed services Documents
all assessments and interventions in accordance with program and
Bay Cove standardsSecures as needed financial and insurance related
information to facilitate billing and payment for services
renderedRecognizes the importance of individual and cultural
differences that influence behavior and applies such understanding
to each person's situation Utilizes individual supervision and team
meetings in the service of optimizing the program's overall mission
Maintains requisite continuing professional education as required
by licensure, professional standards and Bay Cove policiesWorks
effectively with police, DSCFMHC Security, and other law
enforcement personnel to ensure the client's safetyFacilitates
admission to acute inpatient care on an as needed basisRelates to
clients, family members, and colleagues in a professional, hopeful,
and respectful manner Provides brief treatment and support until
requisite community services can be accessed in order to minimize
reliance on acute inpatient servicesPerforms all other duties and
projects as assigned by the Program Director.Job
Responsibilities/Job Related Competencies and Skills Demonstrated
assessment and treatment skills in the provision of emergency
services for children, families and the systems that provide for
their careDemonstrated ability to de-escalate crises in a manner
that ensures safety for all involved and provides for the best care
and welfare of the person in crisisAble to assess needs and
implement interventions in accordance with best practice standards
for emergency care, crisis resolution, and recoveryDemonstrated
professional writing, communication, and organizational
skillsAbility to assess crisis emergency situations and address
with appropriate clinical treatment for clients.Demonstrated
knowledge of risk assessment specific to acute psychiatric
conditions for children and adults.Demonstrated assessment and
treatment skills in the provision of emergency services for
children and adultsDemonstrated knowledge of varying social and
behavioral health services and the nature of the treatment,
rehabilitation, and supports that they offer. Can determine the
persons needs for services, refer to the appropriate resource(s),
and facilitate the person's engagement in these
servicesDemonstrated knowledge of the evaluation process, including
presenting problem, social, family, psychiatric, legal, and medical
history. Capacity to effectively assess mental status, formulate a
plan, and develop an implement an appropriate disposition for all
clientsDemonstrated ability to identify needs and strengths, assist
in planning, implementing and evaluating care of individuals and
their families in conjunction with an array of community resources.
Demonstrated professional documentation skills and working
knowledge of CBHI principlesPhysical Requirements Must be able to
drive to different locations.Must have the ability to assess
children and adults in their homes and apartments with stairs.Must
be able to observe the person in crisis, noting symptoms and
nonverbal behaviorsQualifications:Licensed Master's level
clinician, preferred. Minimum requirement is a Masters Degree in
Social Work, Counseling or a related field.Excellent writing and
oral communication skills.Current Massachusetts Driver's License
and use of reliable personal vehicle for work related travelA
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19
shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the
second shot within the allotted time frame.Personal
Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to work in a pressured
situation and maintain clarity, focus, judgment, and
compassionFlexibilityAbility to work with people in crisis in a
hopeful and compassionate mannerAbility to communicate concerns
effectively to other team members and ask for help as neededAbility
to work independently
Keywords: Bay Cove Human Services, Nantucket , Clinician - UCC - Southeast Emergency Service Program Cape Cod/Islands - Sign on Bonus, Other , Barnstable, Massachusetts
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