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Clinician - Family Resource Center

The Brien Center for Mental Health

North Adams, MAFull-time$32.06–41.21/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.06–41.21/hr
Location
North Adams, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CANS CertificationLicensure Within Six Months Of EligibilityMaster's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Clinician provides direct clinical services to the Family Resource Centers, including psychosocial assessments, short-term treatment, and care planning for youth and families. The role also provides mental health and substance abuse counseling at agency sites throughout Berkshire County. The posting prefers three years of clinician experience and prior clinical work with children and families; licensure is required within six months of eligibility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentFSNA AssessmentCANS AssessmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingMental Health TreatmentSubstance Abuse TreatmentCare PlanningCommunity ResourcesDiagnostic and Treatment KnowledgeInterdisciplinary Teamwork

Qualifications

Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Clinical ConcentrationCANS CertificationLicensure Within Six Months of EligibilityLCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT3 Years Clinician ExperienceClinical Experience With Children and FamiliesValid Driver's LicensePersonally Insured Vehicle

Full job description

North Adams, MA $32.06 - $41.21 Hourly Full time Weekdays, 1st shift. Wage is determined by level of licensure. Job Summary Provides direct clinical services to the Family Resource Centers (FRC), including comprehensive psychosocial assessments, completing Massachusetts Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA), and short-term treatment and care planning to youth and families at the FRC. Provides mental health/substance abuse counseling to children, adolescents, and families at the agency's sites throughout Berkshire County. Essential Job Functions - Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements. - Completes diagnostic and/or psychosocial assessment and provides individual, family, and group treatment. - Completes the Massachusetts Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA) and/or the Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment - Completes referrals for services as indicated by the assessment and FSNA/CANS. - Develops Care Plans/Family Support Plans/Treatment Plans for youth - Delivers treatment in sub-contractor's facilities and designated FRCs. - Maintains client records, completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner including required state documents and authorizations. - Coordinates treatment components and communicates with all collateral agents. - Provides consultation to community agencies on mental health and substance abuse issues. - Coordinates treatment components and communicates with all collateral agents and contractors for FRC. Qualifications, Experience, and Education - Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other clinical concentration. - Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certification is required within first 2 weeks of employment. - Licensure required within 6 months of eligibility. - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and 3 year's experience as a clinician preferred. - Prior experience working with children and families in a clinical setting strongly preferred. - Prior experience in providing individual and group mental health/substance abuse and family counseling strongly preferred. - Excellent knowledge of dynamics of mental health/substance abuse treatment, intervention, and education. - Basic knowledge of community resources. - Basic diagnostic and treatment knowledge and skill. - Ability to work on interdisciplinary team. - Valid Driver's License and use of personally insured vehicle for agency business. View or apply for Open Positions at the Brien Center{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

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