Intake Clinician
Company: VOA
Location: Quincy
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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. As Intake
Clinician, you'll have a dynamic and critical role facilitating the
admissions process for integrated care services across VOAMASS. The
Intake Clinician performs thorough clinical assessments and
evaluations for a wide array of populations, including children
and/or adolescents and adults who present with mental health,
substance use, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders. The
Intake Clinician will provide open access services, immediate
assessments, and triage for the population in need. This role is
about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
You'll bring the following qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in a human services field and a current
license (LICSW, LADC1, or LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts.
- Experience in clinical assessment, evaluation, targeted crisis
management, treatment, and care planning of individuals with mental
health, substance use, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring
disorders.
- Experience in and willingness to learn Evidence-Based Practices
(EBP's); including but not limited to, Trauma-Informed Care,
Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and
Cultural Competence.
- Experience in providing individual, family and group therapy in
all those modalities.
- Demonstrated excellent written and communication skills. Key
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial clinical assessment and evaluations for all new
referrals received at our Certified Community Behavioral Healthcare
Center (CCBHC) program and other VOAMASS programs. Thoroughly
capture information on a comprehensive assessment to determine
needs, barriers, diagnosis, treatment plan, and VOAMASS program
eligibility.
- Complete diagnostic paperwork, assessments, and initial
treatment plan and ensure that person served is being assessed
comprehensively for treatment needs and VOAMASS program
eligibility.
- Coordinate with CCBHC Care Navigator, integrated service team
members, and other VOAMASS programs to ensure immediate access and
person served participation across VOAMASS services.
- Provide referrals and external service information for the
population seeking services not currently offered across
VOAMASS.
- Coordinate and create linkages to external stakeholders,
partnering agencies, and Designated Community Organizations (DCO)
to ensure cohesiveness and quality of care for all persons
served.
- 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.
- Maintain records according to VOAMASS Policies and Procedures,
completing all documentation and billing in a timely manner, and
complies with professional standards as required by third party
payors and VOAMASS. 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 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 reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Blue Care Line (24/7 Nurse hotline)
- Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Employee 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.
PI177318660
Keywords: VOA, Quincy , Intake Clinician, Other , Quincy, Massachusetts
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