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Form of workJoin our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Youth MCI Clinician in the Mobile Crisis Interventionprogram at Behavioral Health Network!
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Mobile Crisis Intervention program with the following:
- Providing in-person behavioral health crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and post-stabilization services to all recipients of YMCI (Under 21 years of age) services within the community, regardless of clinical acuity.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team to determine the course of treatment, which minimally includes a psychiatrist, clinical program director, qualified behavioral health clinician, certified peer specialist, and recovery coach.
- Identifying and implementing strategies that maximize utilization of community-based diversionary services and reduce unnecessary inpatient psychiatric hospitalization in a manner that is consistent with medical necessity criteria.
- Ensuring YMCI recipients fully understand treatment recommendations.
- Providing clinical consultation to other clinicians performing crisis evaluations.
What are we looking for in an AMCI/YMCI Clinician?
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology (required).
- 2 years of previous crisis experience (preferred)..
- Must have a current state driver's license and pass a driving record review.
- Must have reliable transportation during each shift to provide community-based services.
Who are we?
Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI):
The Mobile Crisis Intervention program provides crisis intervention and stabilization services to children and adolescents in the Westfield area. The MCI program through BHN is the designated Emergency Service Provider for the Southern Pioneer Valley.
Behavioral Health Networkis 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.
How do I apply to be a Youth MCI Clinician?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website atwww.bhnworks.organd click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
**NOTICE**
In accordance with the BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents, and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated during flu season (defined as October 1st - through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.
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.
