ACCS Clinician

Summary

The ACCS Clinician is a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide immediate short-term relief to individuals suffering from an acute psychiatric episode.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

SCHEDULE: PART-TIME / 15 HOURS PER WEEK (Monday 2nd Shift, Saturday 1st Shift and Sunday 1st Shift / 5 hours each day/flexible within shift times)

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk 
• Engage clients in brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management/safety planning 
• Engage clients in discharge planning and care coordination 
• Conduct individual, group, and family sessions with clients 
• Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam utilizing an admissions/screening instrument which includes providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM V 
• Supervise the daily care plans of clients in the CCS unit 
• An understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization 
• Consult with clinic director/administrator on call and or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization, or hospital diversion 
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development and training curriculum 
• Ability to move quickly in responding to emergencies
• Possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

All 24-hour/Acute Care Services program staff are considered essential. Essential staff are defined as personnel who are expected to report to work as scheduled, regardless of holidays and/or during any emergency situation and/or agency closing (i.e., inclement weather) to ensure the ongoing operations of the program. 

Due to the type of work and client needs, this position may need to work beyond a forty-hour work week. Additionally, essential staff may be required to remain on shift or work an additional shift until relief staff are available. 

 For overnight positions, staff are required to stay awake for the entirety of their shift. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

Must have completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology; a clinical licensure eligible degree program is preferred.

Cultural Competency Qualifications: 

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others 
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity 
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way 
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own 
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency 

Travel Required

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings

Benefit Details:

• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision - Eye Med
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.