Residential Mental Health Clinician
Company: Volunteers of America Massachusetts
Location: Weston
Posted on: May 29, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionThe Opportunity: Mental Health Co-Occurring
Clinician, Shiloh House Recent and upcoming grads encouraged to
apply! Who We Are -- VOAMASS gives members of the community who
need help the most the services, support, and self-esteem they need
to create a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated teams are
committed to serving the whole person. What We Do -- Through our
powerful integrated behavioral health care model, we bring together
vast resources from a diverse team of caring staff to help each
client meet their personal goals. The care we provide paves the way
for greater opportunity and second chances by focusing on the
critical pillars towards a healthy life: behavioral health,
financial stability, and safe housing. As Mental Health Clinician,
youll have a dynamic and critical role ensuring the highest quality
of behavioral health care at a VOAMASS residential co-occurring
recovery home. As a Mental Health Clinician at the Co-Occurring
level, you'll make an impact creating treatment plans that provide
the level of support needed by each individual and provide care
using various treatment modalities, including Trauma Informed Care
and Harm Reduction. Mental Health Clinician Responsibilities:
- Facilitate a therapeutic and supportive environment for
residents to provide in-the-moment clinical intervention
- Help residents develop individualized action plans focused on
mental health, substance use and co-occurring symptoms with a
whole-person health approach
- Provide weekly individualized sessions tor up to 8 residents,
and group sessions for up to 16 residents
- Complete documentation such as progress notes, individualized
action plans, and other clinical paperwork and ensure documentation
meets regulations.
- Attend weekly individual clinical supervision, group clinical
supervision and staff meetings.
- Collaborate with clients collateral contacts, the integrated
team, and/or any providers working with the residents
- Monitor medications and Medication Log and ensure all
medications policies, including distribution and destruction are
followed. The Mental Health Clinician role is about making a
difference in the lives of the people we serve. Youll bring the
following qualifications:
- Must have a Masters degree in mental health counseling, social
work, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience or equivalent is
preferred.
- Computer proficiency is preferred in electronic health records,
Microsoft Word and Outlook.Also, the following experience is
preferred for the Mental Health Clinician:
- Diagnosing substance use disorders, mental health disorders,
and/or co-occurring disorders
- Experience providing treatment of substance use disorders
including but not limited to: CBT, motivational interviewing,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or other person-centered
approaches
- Knowledge of milieu therapy in residential settings; substance
use modalities, harm reduction approaches, trauma informed care,
whole person health approaches, dual diagnosis, and commitment to
meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. Since 1934, VOAMASS has
provided critical services to the residents of the Commonwealth.
From pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960s
to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS
can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges. VOAMASS is
proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics.For full-time employees, including our Mental
Health Clinician our comprehensive and generous benefits package
includes:
- Competitive Health, Vision and Dental insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Account
- Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) matching retirement plans
- Tuition Remission Programs
- Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)
- Fitness/Wellness reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Blue Care Line (24/7 Nurse hotline)
- Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus with no annual capTransparency in
Coverage Information is available from BCBCMA via to get accurate,
real-time estimates of cost-sharing liability for health care and
services from different providers Salary
Description$58,000-$62,000RequirementsVaccination Policy:In
accordance with VOAMASS duty to provide and maintain a safe
workplace, we have adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to
safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our
clients, partners, visitors, and the community at large from
COVID-19. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is
based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health.PI215966831
Keywords: Volunteers of America Massachusetts, Boston , Residential Mental Health Clinician, Healthcare , Weston, Massachusetts
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