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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

as needed multiple shifts available

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

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.

Major Responsibilities:  

1. Completes 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. May transport client in accordance with CHL standards and procedures.  

2. Completes diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations. Engages client in safety/crisis planning. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation when indicated. Assesses eligibility for services, medical necessity, and treatment preferences. 

3. Completes treatment plans including client’s strengths, preferences, and behaviorally based goals and objectives as required by program standards. Applies culturally competent practices, including gender specific interventions. Recognizes client treatment needs or symptoms and seeks consultation as needed. 

4. Completes referrals to indicated services and coordinate care on behalf of client, as required by program standards. 

5. Documents service delivery activities according to program standards. Completes consents, releases of information, and other required documentation in compliance with program standards. Completes additional outcome tools, assessments and measures as required by program. Complete reassessments, treatment plan updates, readminister measures, and other documentation at assigned intervals. 

II. Position Qualifications: 

License/Certification/Education: 

Required: 

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