Northern Berkshire Community Coalition 61 Main Street Suite 218 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone:413-663-7588 Fax:413-663-9877 Website:nbccoalition.org |
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Job Title: | |
Family Resource Center Clinician | |
Salary Range: | Location: | North Adams |
Job Type: | Category: | Full Time | Social Services |
Education Level: | Work Experience: |
Bachelor's Degree | |
Skills/Certifications/Licenses: | |
Current licensure - Preference: Required | |
Description: | |
The Family Resource Center (FRC) Clinician will provide Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments, including the Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA) assessment; short term treatment; and Care Planning to Youth and Families of the FRC. Reports to: Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services @ The Brien Center Essential Job Functions • Complete diagnostic mental health/substance abuse assessment and provide treatment in individual, family and group. • Provide CANS assessment to each youth referred. • Provide referral services to appropriate services as indicated by the clinical Assessment and CANS • Deliver treatment and assessment on to families and youth at the FRC and in the families’ home if indicated • Deliver treatment in sub-contractors facilities and the designated Family Resource Centers • Develop a Care Plan and Family Support Plan for all Children Requiring Assistance (CRA) referred Youth • Maintain client records, completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner including required State documents and authorizations • Coordinate treatment components and communicate with all collateral agents and The Contractors for FRC. • Follow policies of the FRC and the Lead Agency administering the FRC RFR. • Provide treatment, if needed, within guidelines established by the Brien Center and the FRC • Follow all policies or the Brien Center and the FRCs • Provide consultation to community agencies on mental health/substance abuse issues upon request • Consult to sub-contractors on treatment planning • Provide Wraparound care planning for all youth and families • Participate in Milieu activities are indicated by the FRC. Other Responsibilities • Maintain client records, completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner • Maintain required productivity level • Complete all documentation and reporting to the State as directed by the FRC • Participate in regularly scheduled supervision • Consultation and supervision to BA level staff, Family Partners, Family Support Workers and/or graduate or undergraduate students • Attend required meetings and agency trainings • Other duties as assigned by supervisor and the FRC | |
Requirements: | |
• Current licensure and 5 years experience as a licensed Clinician required • CANS certification is required within first week of employment • Experience working with Children and their Families in a clinical setting • Diagnostic and treatment knowledge and skill • Knowledge of services and human service agencies in Berkshire County • Extensive knowledge of the dynamics of mental health/substance abuse treatment, intervention and education • Experience in providing individual and group mental health/substance abuse and family counseling • Knowledge of community resources • Ability to work on interdisciplinary team Skills • Excellent oral & presentation skills • Leadership talent and the ability to delegate effectively • Working knowledge of computers • Knowledge of community resources Other Requirements • Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency and of the FRC • Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs, this may include some evening work to meet the needs of families and of the FRC • Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for consumer rights, including Family and Youth Voice and Choice • Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts • Demonstrate a commitment to the Agency’s mission, the mission of the FRC and community mental health principles Working Conditions • Works in office; temperature regulated and outreach sites including client’s homes and sub- contractors buildings • Facilitate groups in other community locations Physical Conditions • Manual & visual dexterity; correctable • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions |