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Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Masters Level Clinician

Mental & Behavioral HealthUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeCranston, RI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s Degree is required.
  • At least three years of experience in behavioral healthcare and working with individuals with mental health conditions is preferred.
  • Knowledge and practice of FHR, DPH, and DMH policies, regulations, and standards is required.
  • Demonstrated fidelity to the ACT Model is required.
  • 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 are required. Employees who drive as part of the job may also need to pass an Elwyn Road Test before being authorized to drive.
  • Applicants must prepare for and apply for the required clinical license.
  • Applicants must meet or exceed professional development goals.
  • The ability to establish relationships with internal and external supports that enable the program to function within the broader system is required.

Responsibilities

  • 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 that is effective, understandable, respectful, and compatible with clients’ cultural beliefs, practices, and preferred language.
  • Review required outcomes with the team on an ongoing basis to evaluate clients’ 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, symptom management, and make immediate plan changes as client needs change; educate and support clients’ families; and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences.
  • Work with the team to complete comprehensive assessments that engage clients and understand their views of how mental illness affects their lives and how they want support in recovery.
  • Use evidence-based assessment tools to match clients’ needs to services.
  • Develop the Treatment Plan with the client and team within thirty days of the team finalizing the comprehensive assessment.
  • Use de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to reduce risk, manage symptoms, and maintain client 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 support, advocacy, coordination, problem-solving, training, and supervision to help clients obtain necessities of daily living; help clients find and maintain safe housing, learn and carry out activities of daily living, complete household activities, manage money, learn about nutrition, plan meals, shop for groceries, access transportation and medical care, and structure their time using community resources, social and leisure activities, and hobbies.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments, provide symptom education and direct clinical services.
  • Identify and offer community activities and linkages that support the client’s Treatment Plan.
  • Participate in other FHR-required or recommended training according to the training calendar.
  • Continue education and training in culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preference is 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
Not listed

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