Clinician

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 To provide crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services across all service components. Essential Job Functions CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE: Provide a complete diagnostic assessment to include risk assessment, differential diagnosis, and level of care recommendations. 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 clinical consultation and supportive services to patients in the clinics, hospital, schools or other places within Berkshire County. Provide case management and follow up services for patients evaluated by AMCI/YMCI. Obtain authorization, utilization review, and collaborate with insurance companies as needed and/ or appropriate. Make referrals to guide the admission process to hospital, respite, detox, and outpatient levels of care. Answer the phones and assist with triaging crisis calls and referrals. Treat patients and referral sources in a respectful and caring manner. 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, 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 IV 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.