Youth Mobile Crisis Clinician

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $31.08 - $47.91

Schedule Details: Friday, Saturday, Thursday

Scheduled

Hours:

30

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 30

Cost Center: 71000 - 0727 YMCI Worcester

Union: SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part every day.

The Access Division provides clinical support 7 days per week, 24 hours per day to individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse problem. This support is provided in the community (CHL (Community Health Link) sites, area hospitals and/or other community locations) or via telehealth and includes assessments, safety/crisis planning, and referrals for further treatment/services. Clinicians are responsible for engaging with individuals to complete assessments, develop behavioral health treatment plans, participate in brief interventions, and aftercare planning.

Clinicians participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Complete initial comprehensive assessment of clients who have identified a need for behavioral health services. Assessment requires clinical interview and contact with collateral providers/natural supports/ family members when possible and appropriate and consent is provided.
• Complete diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.
• Engage client in safety/crisis planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation when indicated.
• Assess eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences.
• Complete treatment plans including client's strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards.
• Complete referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client, as required by program standards.
• Document service delivery activities according to program standards.
• Complete consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards.
• Complete additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program.
• Complete reassessments, treatment plan updates, readminister measures, and other documentation at assigned intervals.
• Attend and participate in multi‑disciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Apply culturally competent practices, including gender specific interventions.
• Participate in required clinical and administrative supervision.
• Recognize and seek consultation as needed.
• Complete continuing education activities as directed by licensing body and program requirements.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
• Work assigned hours, which may include weekends and evening hours.

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/

Education:

• Master's degree in a clinical course of study in behavioral health (social work,…