Crisis Clinician – Shelter Clinical Services

5 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Pine Street Inn Full time $70,990 - $114,400 per year


Full-time

Description

SCHEDULE:  40 hours, Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00AM-8:30PM, participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation
 

Pays $70,990 - $114,400.00 annually DOE,  (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) 

LOCATION: 363 Albany Street, with additional coverage at 444 Harrison Avenue, and 170 Morton Street, Boston, MA. Work is 100% onsite. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Crisis Clinician will work closely with the other clinicians and case managers of Shelter Clinical Services and Shelter Operations team to develop and offer trauma-informed and solution-focused interventions that promote stability, wellness and recovery, with the goal of ultimately restoring shelter environments to their non-crisis state as quickly and efficiently as possible. Interventions with guests may include activation of a personal crisis plan, in-person risk assessment, referrals to respite, detox, or other inpatient settings and coordination with emergency services personnel. The position reports directly to the Triage Clinical Supervisor and will work within a team. The Crisis Clinician will coordinate care and work very closely with the Shelter and Triage Clinicians and the shelter supervisors. 

This position will have some on-call duties, to be shared with and rotated amongst the Shelter Clinical Services team.


Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED: 

  • Master's degree or higher in a related field (i.e. social work, clinical psychology, counseling, etc.)
  • Currently certified in, or have ability to achieve CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months of hire
  • Advanced training in Trauma-Informed Care or Crisis Prevention Intervention, or ability to obtain advanced training in

PREFERRED:

  • LICSW, LMHC or other qualified licensure (e.g.: LCSW) or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire 

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:  

  • Access to a personal vehicle, and valid driver's license and the willingness and ability to drive as part of the performance of job duties, including responding to on-call needs
  • At least 3 years' experience providing services to adults who experience mental illness, substance use disorders and may have symptoms related to traumatic brain injury and experiences of trauma
  • At least 1 year experience working with homeless populations
  • Strong commitment to the right of each person with mental health/substance use and medical complex challenges to live in shelter and to have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services of their own choosing
  • Experience and knowledge of recovery models and practice, including strengths-based work and harm reduction
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and writing risk assessments  
  • Ability to utilize effective crisis intervention techniques
  • Ability to effectively identify risk and translate that into crisis plans
  • Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions 
  • Demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

PREFERRED:

  • Experience working with individuals in varied community-based settings
  • Experience in working and collaborating with medical and behavioral health staff in community-based settings.
  • Experience working in an inpatient/outpatient crisis response setting 

Salary Description
$71,000 annually

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