Veteran Mental Health Clinician
Company: VOA
Location: Quincy
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Who We Are -- VOAMASS gives members of the community who need help
the most the services, support, and self-esteem they need to create
a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated teams are committed to
serving the whole person. What We Do -- Through our powerful
integrated behavioral health care model, we bring together vast
resources from a diverse team of caring staff to help each client
meet their personal goals. The care we provide paves the way for
greater opportunity and second chances by focusing on the critical
pillars towards a healthy life: behavioral health, financial
stability, and safe housing.We are seeking a Clinician who is
passionate about providing a hand up to veterans and their families
in times of need.As Clinician you'll have a dynamic and critical
role in our Behvioral Health Clinic providing mental health
services, substance use, and co-occurring treatment services for
veterans within the clinic, within the community, and at extended
our care facilities. You'll make an impact creating treatment plans
that provide the level of support needed by each individual and
provide care using various treatment modalities, including Trauma
Informed Care and Harm Reduction. This role is about making a
difference in the lives of the people we serve. You'll bring the
following qualifications:Must have a 60 credit Master's Degree from
an accredited MA Institution with a focus in mental health
counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services
field. Masters program must have included an internship. Licensed
candidates (LMHC, LICSW, and LADCI) must hold an active license in
MAUnlicensed candidates must be eligible for licensure by timeline
set for each licensure track.Experience in the evaluation,
treatment, and care planning of individuals with mental health,
substance use, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders;
specialty in treating veteran counseling. Demonstrated excellent
written and communication skills. Computer skills required to learn
electronic medical record system. Also, the following experience is
preferred:Diagnosing substance use disorders, mental health
disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders Experience providing
treatment of substance use disorders including but not limited to:
CBT, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or
other person-centered approachesKnowledge of substance use
modalities, harm reduction approaches, trauma informed care, whole
person health approaches, dual diagnosis, and commitment to meeting
the needs of the most vulnerable. Key Responsibilites:Deliver
psychotherapy services at assigned location to individuals,
couples, families, and groups that consist of person(s) served who
are veterans. Treatment focuses on mental health, substance use,
and co-occurring disorders; with a specialty in veteran counseling.
Treatment approaches are constructed around EBP's and clinically
indicated for diagnosis of person(s) served. Clinicians maintain an
average billable case load of 30 hours per week.Serve as part of
the 24/7 mobile crisis team to ensure that persons served who are
veterans are being provided crisis intervention services, brief
supportive psychotherapy, and timely assessments to triage and
refer to providers based on acuity need. May intervene in emergency
or crisis situations according to 24/7 mobile crisis protocol.Serve
as part of the integrated services care team with VOAMASS and
multidisciplinary review team to enhance persons served experiences
and maintain agency compliance with state regulations and mental
health professional standards. Provide consultation and training to
clinical staff as member of the integrated service team. Complete
documentation such as progress notes, individualized action plans,
and other clinical paperwork and ensure documentation meets
regulations.Coordinates with external agency sources in order to
create, build, and strengthen a collaborative relationship with
external agencies.Provides other services as may be
requested.Hours:Full-Time - Monday through Friday. Since 1934,
VOAMASS has provided critical services to the residents of the
Commonwealth. From pioneering early residential treatment programs
in the 1960's to leading today in the field of mental health prison
diversion programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our
greatest challenges.VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate
based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender
(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status
as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,
or other applicable legally protected characteristics.For full-time
employees, our comprehensive and generous benefits package
includes: Competitive Health, Vision and Dental insurance Flexible
Spending and Health Reimbursement Account Employer paid Life and
Long-Term Disability 403(b) matching retirement plans Tuition
Remission Programs Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)Fitness/Wellness
reimbursementEmployee Discount ProgramPet Insurance Blue Care Line
(24/7 Nurse hotline)Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Benefits 13 Paid HolidaysEmployee Referral Bonus with no annual
cap
Requirements:
Vaccination Policy:In accordance with VOAMASS' duty to provide and
maintain a safe workplace, we have adopted a mandatory vaccination
policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families,
our clients, partners, visitors, and the community at large from
COVID-19. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is
based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Keywords: VOA, Quincy , Veteran Mental Health Clinician, Healthcare , Quincy, Massachusetts
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