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Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Masters Level Clinician

Mental & Behavioral HealthUpdated on Nov 10
Part-timeNew Bedford, MA, USA$36 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree is required.
  • Must be licensed or license eligible as an LMHC, LICSW, or LCSW.
  • Knowledge and practice of FHR, DPH, and DMH policies, regulations, and standards.
  • Demonstrate fidelity to the ACT Model.
  • Must have a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, at least two years of driving experience within the United States, and an acceptable driving record. Employees who drive as part of the job may be required to pass an Elwyn Road Test before being authorized to drive.
  • Prepare for and apply for the required clinical license.
  • Establish relationships with internal and external supports that enable the program to function within the broader system.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients under the clinical supervision of the team leader and assistant team leader.
  • Share responsibility with the team for activities and interventions that support clients in the community.
  • Integrate the Prism Model for effective treatment of serious and persistent mental illness into everyday practice and intervention.
  • Provide person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed care.
  • Ensure clients receive effective, understandable, respectful care compatible with their cultural beliefs, practices, and preferred language.
  • Review required outcomes with the team on an ongoing basis to evaluate community tenure and independence.
  • Coordinate services for an assigned group of clients, including coordinating and monitoring ACT Team activities.
  • Develop, write, implement, evaluate, and revise the overall Community Service Plan with the client and ITT; provide therapy using evidence-based practices such as CBT-P, CBT, DBT, CAMS, and MI; provide symptom management; update the plan as client needs change; educate and support clients' families; and advocate for clients' rights and preferences.
  • Work with the team to complete a comprehensive assessment as an engagement tool and to understand the client's views of how mental illness affects their life and how they want to be supported in recovery.
  • Use evidence-based assessment tools to match client needs to services.
  • Develop the Treatment Plan with the client and team within thirty days of the team finalizing the comprehensive assessment.
  • Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention to reduce risk, manage symptoms, and maintain safety.
  • Document client progress, activities, and outreach in the Electronic Health Record.
  • Use engagement skills across the adult lifespan and practice a Housing First approach.
  • Provide practical help, support, advocacy, coordination, problem-solving, training, and supervision to help clients obtain necessities of daily living; assist clients in finding and maintaining safe housing; coach clients in daily living activities and household tasks, including cleaning and laundry; teach money-management skills; provide nutrition education and meal-planning support; assist with grocery shopping and transportation; help clients use primary care, dental, and other medical specialists; and support clients in structuring their time through community resources, social and leisure activities, and hobbies.
  • Conduct ongoing assessment, provide symptom education, and deliver direct clinical services.
  • Identify and offer community activities and linkages that support clients' Treatment Plans.
  • Participate in other FHR-required or recommended training according to the training calendar.
  • Meet or exceed professional development goals.
  • Participate in ongoing education and training in culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or more years of experience in behavioral healthcare and working with individuals with mental health conditions is preferred.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the geographic area.

About the Company

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware provides behavioral health services to people with mental illness and addictions to improve their quality of life. The organization runs programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) and serves more than 7,000 individuals using a person-centered approach, with services delivered in communities to support recovery. Compared with others, it distinguishes itself through its broad geographic reach and focus on individualized care that centers on the needs and goals of each person. The overarching goal is to help people find hope and achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lincoln, RI
Founded
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