Bachelors mobile crisis clinician - per diem

Program & Location:

Mobile Crisis Intervention Services / Brockton

Education:

Bachelor's degree with major preferred in psychology, social work, or social sciences

Pay Range:

$29-$34/hr (experience & education dependent)

Status:

Per Diem

Shift:

Flexible

About Us

High Point is excited to be growing and expanding mental health services in the Brockton Community for patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis requiring a crisis intervention assessment and connection to services.

As part of the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) initiative, Brockton High Point will be transitioning to become the new Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) agency for the Brockton community and surrounding towns. MCI services provide 24/7/365 crisis intervention services for patients experiencing mental health crisis, including increased mental health symptoms, concerns for safety to self or others, and seeking access to services. Crisis evaluations support patients and families in assessing the crisis and determining the next step and referral for treatment, including: Inpatient hospitalization, dual diagnosis services, Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (ACCS), outpatient services under the CBHC for adults and youth, and referrals to external agencies for other services.

High Point will be hiring for multiple positions to support the opening and operations of the MCI services for adults and youth. Individuals hired will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified peer specialists, patient resource navigators, nursing, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists. As a member of the MCI team, you will also become connected with a large and growing treatment agency to provide multiple opportunities for patients seeking treatment within a strong continuum of care for both mental health services, substance use treatment services, and dual diagnosis care.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for linking patients with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the patient with access to outpatient services when appropriate
• Evaluating with patient what has been successful for them in the past and what were barriers to avoiding re-hospitalization so they can be more independent in the future when supporting service referrals
• Provide post evaluation follow up face to face or phone support as clinically indicated
• Monitoring patients onsite during disposition planning, or boarding at community location
• Respond to emergency phone calls offering phone triage and area resources as appropriate
• Verify patient insurance, including benefits, eligibility and service options
• Triage calls, evaluation requests and report back to the program director/supervisor on site or AOC
• Complete safety screens for community-based evaluation requests
• Execute bed searches for clients awaiting placement
• Escalate complicated cases to the appropriate supervisor to advocate for the needed resources/supports
• Assist with daily protocols such as the EPIA process
• Update tracking of pending and boarding cases for evaluation requests
• Assist the call center as needs arise or as requested by a supervisor
• Documentation of interventions and outcomes in electronic health record
• Attend mandatory trainings
• Responsible for contacting the insurance company for authorization, as needed
• Utilize standards precautions at all times
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient’s rights
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with major preferred in; psychology, social work, or social sciences
• At least two (2) years of Experience preferred working in behavioral health (inpatient setting, outpatient community mental health, or emergency room)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prefer those with knowledge of different psychiatric levels of care and medical criteria for admission

Benefits

High Point’s main objective is to ensure employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support that help build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional well-being so employees can focus on what matters most.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and dependent care accounts
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and time off
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses and referral incentives
• Discounted auto, home, and renters’ insurance
• Free courses to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company-paid CEU training with education days
• Free meals at select programs, based on availability

Additional Compensation Information

Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on current market data. The actual offer may fall above or below this range depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

High Point and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.