NEW BEDFORD, MA – Child & Family Services is looking for a full-time Clinician Assistant (BA Level Clinician) to be a part of the clinical team of the AMCI-YMCI (adult mobile crisis intervention - youth mobile crisis intervention) Program. AMCI-YMCI is an exciting and challenging program. This is a great position for a recent bachelor's level graduate or first year master’s level student looking to gain experience in the field.

SIGN-ON BONUS: $1000 (HALF IN YOUR FIRST PAYCHECK; HALF AFTER 90 DAYS)

Schedule Available:

• Monday - Friday (9am-5pm or 10am-6pm)
• Saturday & Sunday 11PM – 7AM
• Sunday 7AM - 3PM

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
• At least one year of experience working in a human services field
• Experience with computers, specifically electronic health records systems
• Be extremely detail oriented and have strong follow up and communication skills

Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs.

• Primary individual to answer the phones in Emergency Services department
• Identify available beds for clients who meet the criteria for a higher level of care
• Monitor clients being served and boarded in ES via room check and or security cameras
• Provide and triage clients requesting assistance via phone
• Answer the door bells and triage clients
• Use “wand” metal detector during all client triage situations
• Inventory and store client personal items
• Ability to document all tasks performed, using, both written and computerized methods
• Exhibit competence in working with youth, parents and other caregivers of youth with mental health needs by assisting youth/families in integrating their voice in the decision making process.
• Participate in regularly scheduled supervision, staff meetings, staff development and training curriculum to include (CPI) Crisis Prevention Intervention, which in some cases may require hands on activities to assure the safety of the child, family and worker.
• Other administrative duties as required

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefits:

• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees- cost has not increased in 3 years!
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision - Eye Med
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: 965 Church St, New Bedford, MA 02745

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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