Intake Clinician
Company: Volunteers of America Massachusetts
Location: Quincy
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job 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.
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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.
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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.
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Intake Clinician 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.
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The Intake Clinician role is about making a difference in the lives
of the people we serve. As an Intake Clinician, 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.
Unlicensed candidates must be eligible for licensure by timeline
set for each licensure track
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.
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.
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VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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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
Transparency in Coverage Information is available from BCBCMA
via--https://Transparency-in-coverage.bluecrossma.com--to get
accurate, real-time estimates of cost-sharing liability for health
care and services from different providers
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Salary Description
$70,000-$75,000/ yearVaccination 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: Volunteers of America Massachusetts, Quincy , Intake Clinician, Other , Quincy, Massachusetts
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