Location: Pittsfield, MA
Company: Brien Center For Mental Health
network of providers identified for each consumer as directed by clinician Interact with family members in an empathic respectful manner that supports their relationship and role with their child Assist consumers with Activities of Daily Living (ADLS) Actively engage with and encourage participation of consumers in esteem building, recreational and therapeutic activities throughout their admission that are appropriate to individual consumer’s unique stabilization needs Make careful observations regarding consumer’s behavior and emotional status and communicate this clearly and completely to the appropriate staff and in written materials Supervise consumer in other OFY program or in another community
site, i.
e. school, when directed by clinical staff Provide transportation when necessary to facilitate treatment plan Become directly involved in household management needs, i.
e. laundry, meal preparation, household cleaning, grocery shopping. Supervise consumer participation in such activities when appropriate for age and level of stabilization needs Provide service/staff coverage to other OFY programs, i. e. day treatment and tracking services if no children in crisis house or when directed by supervisor Administrative Duties Complete all paperwork in a timely and professional manner. Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings, i. e. OSHA,
CPR, First Aid, Passive Restraint, etc. Keep supervisor(s) well informed and update all treatment team members on a regular basis.
Complete all tasks assigned which impact on the organized functioning of the program. Youth Mobile Team: Assist the Youth Mobile Crisis Team with mobile outreach to youth under the age of twenty-one and their families Assist youth and families with navigating the mental health system, as directed by the Master Level clinician Provide brief interventions for crisis management, behavior management and safety issues, as directed by the Master Level clinician Assist the Master level clinician with de-escalation of the crisis Assist with education and follow up with youth and families after a crisis intervention has occurred, under the direction of the Master level clinician Must demonstrate competency and understanding of the Systems of Care philosophy and Wraparound process Other Responsibilities Provide an atmosphere conductive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights of consumers Must provide services in a caring, compassionate manner that supports empowerment of the youth and family Provide services in an energetic, enthusiastic manner Pay careful attention to working as a team member with other house staff, members of the clinical team and other providers Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times in keeping with the quality of care expected by the Brien Center Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and assist other programs when assigned.
Report any incident regarding the use of physical restraint, accidents, injuries and unusual events to program supervisor Follow all program/agency policies and procedures Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred Must complete Peer Specialist Training post-hire; Certification at time of hire preferred.
Two years experience working with youth under the age of twenty-one and families preferred. “Lived” experience preferred. Must complete all trainings and competencies of the Brien Center for the Youth Mobile Team Skills Knowledge of community resources Working knowledge of computers Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills Working Conditions Ability to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: community based location; consumer home, schools, community agencies Facilitate groups in other community locations Physical Conditions Manual & visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
with providers in the family’s team regarding the Care Plan and strategies for intervention; attend all Care Plan meetings, provide input on the family and youth’s goals and update’s on the youth’s progress Deliver services in accordance with the care plan developed collaboratively by the providers and parent/caregiver in addition to the youth whenever possible Engage the parent/caregiver in activities in the home and community that address goals of the youth’s Care Plan Assist the caregiver in meeting the needs of the youth by performing one or more of the following; educating, supporting, coaching, modeling and/or guiding the caregiver Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to
all components of consumer peer support services Deliver services in the parent/caregiver’s home and community Complete all paperwork in a timely manner Follow all policies of the Brien Center Participate in Wraparound Care planning Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings Update supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basis Complete all tasks assigned which impact the organized function of the program Other Responsibilities Provide atmosphere conducive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights of consumers Promote Family and Youth voice and choice Maintain required productivity levels Attend all required meetings and Brien
Center trainings Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times Report any incident regarding accidents, injuries and unusual events to program director Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs of the parent/caregiver and youth Provide transportation when necessary to facilitate Care Plan Qualifications Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably a youth with mental health needs.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year of experience working with the target population is preferred An associate’s degree in a human service field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth may be substituted A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience with the target population or navigating child and family serving systems may be substituted Skills Excellent oral and presentation skills Leadership talent and the ability to delegate effectively Working knowledge of computers Knowledge of community resources Other Requirements Able to respond to program scheduling and family needs on a flexible basis; this may include working after regular business hours to provide for the needs of the family Attend Community Health Worker Training and receive certification within 1 year of hire or transfer to position Support and maintain the principles and policies of The Brien Center Maintain ethical and professional standards Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community and caregiver contacts Demonstrate commitment to the agency’s mission and community mental health principles Valid US driver’s license Use of personally insured automobile Driver’s License check (RMV) Criminal Offender Record Information check (CORI)
lived experience. Essential Job Functions Interact with persons served individually, in-person or over the phone, in order to aid in their recovery from addiction Assist persons served in developing a comprehensive wellness plan that addresses their wellness goals including abstinence and/or harm reduction Provide information on resources that meet the needs of persons served Help persons served navigate systems, self advocate and establish community connections.
Accompany persons served to meetings in order to enhance their recovery experience (AA, faith-based, criminal justice settings, etc. ) Assist persons served in connecting with treatment and recovery support services Encourage
hope, optimism, and healthy lifestyles for enrolled individuals Occasionally transport clients to appointments Develop and maintain relationships with community resources which support recovery and wellness Other duties as assigned by supervisors Administrative functions Complete all required paperwork i.
e. Wellness Plans and other documentation, SALs, weekly calendar, mileage accounting, etc. Provide claim information for third party payors. Attend all scheduled supervision sessions. Participate in staff meetings and other training and workshops. Follow all agency policies and procedures. Other Requirements : Must have a Massachusetts driver’s license and a registered car If in personal
recovery, a minimum of one year continuous abstinence CORI background check and RMV check Qualifications and Skills Certification from an approved Recovery Coach curriculum; preferred; must be willing to complete Recovery Coach coursework within three months of hire and pursue certification upon completion of coursework.
Individual with lived experience and possessing strong personal skills and professional peer support skills to self disclose in a manner that is trauma sensitive for the purpose of promoting recovery and wellness for persons served. Open to medication assisted treatment and harm reduction concepts and goals; Proficient computer skills Strong listening, oral and presentation (communication) skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population Ability to honor recovery coaching ethics and confidentiality Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect with those resources Required Training Human Rights CPR First Aid OSHA BSAS required training, including but not limited to Opioid Overdose Prevention, Medication Assisted Treatment, HIV and Hep C. Corporate Compliance All required and applicable Brien Center training/ meetings
risk management / safety planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination. Essential Job Functions CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE: Provide complete comprehensive backssments inclusive of the use of standardized backssment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management / safety planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination.
Provide specialized backssment and intervention. Manage crisis situations and other crises as assigned. Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with Brien Center colleagues, and other service organizations such as DMH, DSS, etc. in the community. Provide case management and follow up services
for individuals admitted to Adult CCS Obtain authorization, utilization review, and collaborate with insurance companies as needed and/ or appropriate.
Treat patients and referral sources in a respectful and caring manner. Make referrals upon discharge from Adult CCS ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBLILITES: Maintain clear and legible client records and complete documentation in a timely manner. Attend and participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis. Attend staff meetings and agency trainings as scheduled. Attend provider meetings and case supervision with direct care/community providers as directed or assigned. Provide training to new employees as directed or assigned. Provide oversight
to student interns as directed or assigned. Cover shifts as assigned.
Participate in program development and CQI/QA projects. Participate in case supervision. PROFESSIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Acute Care Division and the Brien Center. Maintain ethical and professional standards. Represent the Brien Center in a professional manner in all community contacts. Demonstrate a commitment to the Brien Center’s mission and community mental health principles. Flexibly respond to program needs. Work cooperatively with other staff and team members. Qualifications Ph D, MSW or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or other equivalent graduate clinical degree.
LCSW, LICSW, LMHC required within 6 months of eligibility date 2-3 year’s clinical experience preferred. Must have valid drivers license. Skills Excellent oral and presentation skills Leadership talent and ability to think quickly and determine and implement clinical decisions. Proficient knowledge of computers. Knowledge of DSM V Knowledge of community resources. Working Conditions Ability to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: office; hospital emergency departments; hospital psychiatric and medical floors; police stations; patient homes; community agencies; schools, etc.
Physical Conditions Manual & visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or GED required. BA degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years of direct care or similar role in a behavioral health and/or medical setting required Knowledge of trauma-informed care and de-escalation skills required CPR and First Aid Certified, or obtain CPR and First Aid certification within first 3 months of employment Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and appropriately insured vehicle required Bilingual preferred
