Clinician - Mental Health Urgent Care- $2,000 Sign on Bonus*

Community Care Network is looking for a Clinician - Mental Health Urgent Care $2,000 Sign on Bonus* to join our team!

Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service

About This Role:

This position provides clinical assessment, intervention, brief treatment, intake, care coordination, and referral services within the Mental Health Urgent Care (MHUC). The clinician works with individuals presenting a range of mental health needs, including those experiencing an urgent or emergent concern, as well as individuals seeking timely access to ongoing behavioral health services.

The clinician works collaboratively with Peer staff and in coordination with Emergency Services, Open Access, outpatient programs, CSID, Rutland Regional Medical Center, and community providers. The position supports individuals in accessing the most appropriate level of care and may provide services ranging from immediate clinical intervention and stabilization to intake and connection to ongoing treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services within the Mental Health Urgent Care program to individuals presenting with a range of mental health needs.
• Complete clinical screenings, assessments, and evaluations and formulate diagnoses, when appropriate.
• Assess individuals presenting with urgent or emergent mental health concerns and implement appropriate safety, crisis response, and consultation protocols when indicated.
• Provide brief clinical interventions and short-term treatment based on the individual's presenting needs, goals, and level of care.
• Complete intake assessments for individuals who may benefit from ongoing services, helping to reduce barriers and expedite access to appropriate treatment.
• Work in coordination with Open Access to facilitate timely entry into ongoing services and assist individuals in connecting with the appropriate program or provider.
• Make clinically appropriate referrals based on assessment findings and identified service needs.
• Develop and document clear, individualized, and measurable clinical formulations in collaboration with the client, family, and other providers as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Peer staff to support a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach to care and ensure individuals receive appropriate clinical support.
• Work collaboratively with the Emergency Services team, CSID, outpatient programs, RRMC, inpatient providers, and community agencies to coordinate care and facilitate appropriate transitions between levels of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes, community resources, and available behavioral health services.
• Assist individuals in identifying and addressing barriers to accessing recommended services.
• Provide clinical support and consultation to Peer staff within the scope of the clinician's role and program expectations.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation consistent with agency, program, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, Peer staff, agency staff, and internal and external providers.
• Attend and participate in scheduled clinical supervision, consultation, and required staff meetings.
• Seek additional supervision or consultation as needed and follow through with supervisory directives.
• Attend all trainings required by the Agency, program, licensing or regulatory entities, and other applicable organizations.
• Continue to develop knowledge and understanding of the history, traditions, values, family systems, cultural practices, and artistic expressions of the populations served and utilize appropriate clinical approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect cultural responsiveness.
• Utilize evidence-based and best-practice approaches appropriate to the individual's needs and consistent with the MHUC program model.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required, master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, social work or related field preferred.
• Experience working in crisis, emergency room, or community-based services preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.
• Experience in crisis intervention services, risk management, assessment of suicide potential and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Ability to join with clients and families in distress and work with them in disposition planning.
• Must be available to work shifts as assigned potentially including evenings and weekends.
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to function autonomously in stressful situations and make appropriate assessments in coordination with on-call physician.
• Must have the ability to utilize computer-supported collaborative work software and have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and Electronic Medical Record software.
• Knowledge of maintaining and executing confidential information using HIPPA standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary - $65,000-$73,000/year (compensation is typically dependent upon experience)
• $2,000 Sign on Bonus*
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
• Career Training and Development
• Tuition Discounts

Our work is guided by our Core Values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, Cultural Competence, Person Centered Care, and Continuous Learning and Growth.

CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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