Senior Crisis Clinician
If you are an amazing service provider and are ready for your next lifesaving experience then keep reading because this is for you!!
Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals in the Emergency Response Services at Behavioral Health Network!
**NOTICE**
In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.
The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.
Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the program with the following:
- Performs intake, assessment and telephonic crisis services.
- Provides crisis behavioral health services to youth, adults and their families.
- Illustrates clinical competence pertaining to children, adolescents, adults and families.
- Works collaboratively with shift supervisor to support to shift activities by assisting with case consultations, triage and/or case assignments.
- Responsible for running a shift the absence of the shift supervisor
- Participates in training and meetings as needed.
Who are we?
The Senior Crisis Clinician performs mental health intakes and health assessments to adults, youth and their families in order to determine their treatment needs. The Senior Crisis Clinician also assists with case consults, triage, case assignments and other shift duties as designated by a shift supervisor. The Senior Crisis Clinician position are on both community- based and hospital-based crisis teams.
Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
Reasons to work with BHN:
- Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
- You will be able to change a person’s life
- You will expand your experience in various health areas at the same time
- You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
- You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
- You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
What are we looking for in this position?
- Master’s Degree in related field. (Required)
- Must exhibit willingness to lead by example.
- Must demonstrate the desire to foster a supportive work environment and a cohesive team.
- Must have a minimum of 6 months employment within BHN Crisis Services (required).
- Strong motivational interviewing skills, ability to complete mental status exam, ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and to follow through on individual and group tasks.
- Must have familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems.
- Must display empathic skills, ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members and service providers.
- Good observation, thorough documentation skills, ability to provide solution focused strengths based treatment.
- Must exhibit desire for own learning and take initiative to enhance knowledge of populations served.
How do I apply for this position?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Kelly LeGrand
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Behavioral Health Network
Springfield, MA