United Counseling Services
Emergency Clinician
United Counseling Services, Bennington, Vermont, United States, 05201
Position Title:
Emergency Clinician
Job Location:
Bennington, VT
Education Level
Master Degree
Salary Range:
$61,003.28 - $63,003.28 Salary/year
Job Shift:
Any
Job Category:
Position Requires Credentialing
Description:
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Psychiatric Medical Team, the Emergency Clinician provides a
wide variety of clinical services to mental health and/or substance use clients, including clinical case management
services in accordance with the Mental Health Provider Manual written and mandated by the Vermont Department
of Mental Health. Services may also include consultation and education services to area schools, agencies, and
the community at large.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES:Assists support staff in triaging crisis calls and determining the appropriate response (mobile, phone, law
enforcement, and emergency department). Provides assessment and brief, solution-focused counseling to
individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use crises. Services may include individual, family,
and group critical incident debriefing. Coordinates services with other agencies and providers. Facilitates
appropriate referrals for other services when necessary. May provide specialized assessment/screening services
based on professional concentration and training, i.e., psychological testing, substance use evaluations, etc.
CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES:Provides mental health and/or substance use consultation to community at large, area agencies, the professional
community, and/or schools as required. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature. Specific areas
of consultation/education are based on clinician's areas of expertise or interest. Provides liaison services among
community agencies to coordinate services to clients.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT:Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis. These services may include service
coordination with other agencies and services; collateral contacts with other family members or significant others
in client’s life; telephone support to clients or collaterals; social support services for locating, developing, or
providing care services; or treatment planning session.
CLINICAL RECORD-KEEPING:Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the wide variety of record keeping and administrative
documentation required to account for our services to clients. Such work includes, but is not limited to, client
specific assessments, case services and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports to third party
payors, and assigned periodic reports.
ADMINISTRATIVE, AGENCY, AND CLINICAL TEAM MEETINGS:Attends and actively participates in the necessary coordinative, administrative, and clinical meetings designed to inform, problem solve, and coordinate services and programs.
* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE / CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field and two years’ related work experience is preferred. Professional clinical license in field of specialty.
Qualified Mental Health Professional Certification must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
AGE COMPETENCIES: PATIENT POPULATION AGE(S) SERVED
Neonate/Infant: Birth to 1 yearXAdult: 19 years through 64 yearsXChildren: 1 year through 12 yearsXGeriatric: 65 years and olderXAdolescents: 13 years through 18 years
LICENSE REQUIRED:Valid Driver’s LicenseProfessional clinical license in field of specialty
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Typing and navigating Email usage Microsoft Software
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Emergency Clinician
Job Location:
Bennington, VT
Education Level
Master Degree
Salary Range:
$61,003.28 - $63,003.28 Salary/year
Job Shift:
Any
Job Category:
Position Requires Credentialing
Description:
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Psychiatric Medical Team, the Emergency Clinician provides a
wide variety of clinical services to mental health and/or substance use clients, including clinical case management
services in accordance with the Mental Health Provider Manual written and mandated by the Vermont Department
of Mental Health. Services may also include consultation and education services to area schools, agencies, and
the community at large.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES:Assists support staff in triaging crisis calls and determining the appropriate response (mobile, phone, law
enforcement, and emergency department). Provides assessment and brief, solution-focused counseling to
individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use crises. Services may include individual, family,
and group critical incident debriefing. Coordinates services with other agencies and providers. Facilitates
appropriate referrals for other services when necessary. May provide specialized assessment/screening services
based on professional concentration and training, i.e., psychological testing, substance use evaluations, etc.
CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES:Provides mental health and/or substance use consultation to community at large, area agencies, the professional
community, and/or schools as required. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature. Specific areas
of consultation/education are based on clinician's areas of expertise or interest. Provides liaison services among
community agencies to coordinate services to clients.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT:Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis. These services may include service
coordination with other agencies and services; collateral contacts with other family members or significant others
in client’s life; telephone support to clients or collaterals; social support services for locating, developing, or
providing care services; or treatment planning session.
CLINICAL RECORD-KEEPING:Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the wide variety of record keeping and administrative
documentation required to account for our services to clients. Such work includes, but is not limited to, client
specific assessments, case services and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports to third party
payors, and assigned periodic reports.
ADMINISTRATIVE, AGENCY, AND CLINICAL TEAM MEETINGS:Attends and actively participates in the necessary coordinative, administrative, and clinical meetings designed to inform, problem solve, and coordinate services and programs.
* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE / CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field and two years’ related work experience is preferred. Professional clinical license in field of specialty.
Qualified Mental Health Professional Certification must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
AGE COMPETENCIES: PATIENT POPULATION AGE(S) SERVED
Neonate/Infant: Birth to 1 yearXAdult: 19 years through 64 yearsXChildren: 1 year through 12 yearsXGeriatric: 65 years and olderXAdolescents: 13 years through 18 years
LICENSE REQUIRED:Valid Driver’s LicenseProfessional clinical license in field of specialty
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Typing and navigating Email usage Microsoft Software
PI422241da839b-35216-34866572