• Ensures a trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and recovery.
• Provides psychiatric and substance use evaluation of individuals in a crisis stabilization setting.
• Works collaboratively with clients and their key supporters in development of a person-centered assessment, treatment plan, safety plan, relapse plan and/or any other intervention geared toward crisis stabilization and return to the community in an expeditious manner.
• Maintains linkages with specific community services, provide education to clients and their families, and make referrals for continuity of care.
• Performs warm hand offs to other services and care coordination entities.
• Maintains necessary documentation and records.
• Provides transportation to appointments and other community integration/re-integration efforts.
• Actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Summary:

The Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Clinician will provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services to clients, as well as clinical oversight of work performed at the CCS program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Ensures a trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and recovery. 
• Provides psychiatric and substance use evaluation of individuals in a crisis stabilization setting. 
• Works collaboratively with clients and their key supporters in development of a person-centered assessment, treatment plan, safety plan, relapse plan and/or any other intervention geared toward crisis stabilization and return to the community in an expeditious manner.
• Maintains linkages with specific community services, provide education to clients and their families, and make referrals for continuity of care.
• Performs warm hand offs to other services and care coordination entities.
• Maintains necessary documentation and records.
• Provides transportation to appointments and other community integration/re-integration 
efforts.
• Actively participates in supervision and staff meetings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another related field required.
• LCSW, LICSW or LMHC in state of service preferred, but not required.
• At least 1-3 years' experience working in the human services field, preferably working in a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) community-based setting or an acute or diversionary behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Must possess excellent intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Superb interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to clients; must demonstrate person-centeredness and open-mindedness in approach to working with clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is benefitted by the independent successes of all staff members.
• Ability to contribute independently to a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop effective documentation.
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and have access to reliable insured vehicle.
• Must be able to complete all required training within defined timelines upon hire including CPR, First Aid, CPSS training.
• Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 
• Must possess excellent intake, interviewing and assessment skills. 
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and 
providers.
• Superb interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to clients; must demonstrate person centeredness and open-mindedness in approach to working with clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is benefitted by the 
independent successes of all staff members.
• Ability to contribute independently to a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop effective 
documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse populations.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and commitment to crisis intervention in the context of whole-person care. 

Typical Requirements:

• At least 1-3 years’ experience working in the human services field, preferably working in a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) community-based setting or an acute or diversionary behavioral health setting is preferred. 
• LCSW, LICSW or LMHC in state of service preferred, but not required. 

Preferred /Required Education:

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another related field required. 

Driving Requirements:

May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record, which is subject toannual checks. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.

Physical Effort:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Required Certifications:

CPR is required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid is required within two weeks of hire.
CPSS is required within six (6) months of hire.
VBHNET required. 
Required Credentials/Licenses