Clinician - New Bedford, MA

Elwyn
tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, New Bedford
43 Tower Drive (Show on map)
Dec 27, 2024
Clinician #ELG-19715 \| Posted 11/27/2024 Multiple Locations + 4 more Clinician #ELG-19715 \| Posted 11/27/2024 Multiple Locations + 4 more Apply for this job now! Job Description Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services (formerly Fellowship Health Resources) fosters hope and recovery. Since 1852, Elwyn provides behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions, serving over 7,000 individuals across 6 states. The cornerstone of our success is Elwyn's deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process. Join the Elwyn Team - As the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Clinician, you are a member of a multidisciplinary team, utilizing your clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to (ACCS) clients under the clinical supervision of the team leader and assistant team leader. A team member equally shares the responsibility to perform various activities and interventions that support (ACCS) clients in the community. $65,000-$75,000 per year Up to $5000 sign on bonus eligible Comprehensive Benefits DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Integratesthe Prism Model for effective treatment of serious and persistent mental illnessinto everyday practice and intervention. Provides person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed care Ensures that clients receive effective, understandable, and respectful care that is provided in a manner compatible with client's cultural beliefs and practices and preferred language Along with the team, on an ongoing basis, reviews the required outcomes to evaluate community tenure and independence. Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients, including coordination and monitoring the activities of the ACCS Team Assumes primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising the overall Community Service Plan in collaboration with the client and ITT; provides therapy utilizing evidence-based practices (i.e., CBT-P, CBT, DBT, CAMS, MI), symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the Community Service Plan as clients' needs change; educate and support clients' families, and advocate for clients rights and preferences. Works with the team to complete a comprehensive assessment as an engagement tool and to understand and respect the client's views of the ways mental illness impacts their life and how they want to be supported in their process of recovery Utilizes evidence-based assessment tools that support matching a client's needs to their services In partnership with the client and team, develops the Community Service Plan within thirty days of the team finalizing the comprehensive assessment. Provides de-escalation techniques to aid the client (s) in managing a crisis, providing intervention to decrease risk, manage symptoms, and maintain safety Provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serves as a backup to evening and weekend staff Documents client progress, activities, and outreaches in the Electronic Health Record Practices engagement skills across the adult lifespan Practices a Housing First approach Support:provides practical help and support, advocacy, coordination, problem-solving, training, and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living; assist clients in finding and maintaining safe housing, coaches clients to learn and carry out ADLs, assist and support clients to perform household activities, including house cleaning and laundry, teach money-management skills, nutrition education, meal planning, grocery shopping, access transportation, help clients to have and efficiently use primary care, dentist, and other medical specialist, support clients with structuring their time (community resources, social and leisure activities, hobbies, etc.) Ongoing assessment, symptom education, direct clinical services Awareness of and offers a range of valuable community activities and linkages that support the client'sCommunity Service Plan. Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree required, licensed or Board Eligible: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC 3+ years' experience in behavioral healthcare and working with individuals with mental health conditions preferred Preference will be given to candidates that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the geographic area A valid driver's license with a minimum of 2 years of driving history and a clean driving record Relevant Post-job Offer Testing/Conditions Knowledge and practice of FHR, DPH, and DMH policies, regulations, and standards. Must complete ACCSModule Training within 30 days of hire Participate in other FHR required/ recommended training according to the training calendar Prepares for and applies for required clinical license Meet or exceed professional development goals Demonstrates fidelity to the ACCSmodel Ability to make contacts and establish relationships with internal and external supports that allow for the program to function within the more extensive system Ongoing education and training in culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery Why You Should Join Elwyn: We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low-cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our "Making A Difference" employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a master's degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military, or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. Job Details Job Title Clinician Alternate Locations 4077 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745 Hyannis, Massachusetts Fall River, Massachusetts Fairhaven, Massachusetts Full-Time/Part-Time Full-time Locations New Bedford Hyannis Fall River Fairhaven