Crisis Clinician, The Lyndia at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

75260.64

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis intervention, Risk assessment, Case management, Harm reduction, Motivational interviewing, Trauma-informed care, Clinical documentation, Triage, Care coordination, Database management, Solution-focused therapy, Substance abuse counseling, Mental health support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description DAYS/HOURS: 40 hours, Sunday-Wednesday; 10am-8:30pm, participates in on-call rotation Pay: $71,676.80 - 75,260.64 annually, DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) LOCATION: 3368 Washington St. Jamaica Plain, MA Travel is required to various residences within the permanent supportive housing portfolio. Most residences are located within Greater Boston. Requirements SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Crisis Clinician, a role within Housing Clinical Services, will work closely with the Pine Street Inn permanent supportive housing department’s programs and teams to develop and offer solution-focused interventions that promote stability, wellness and recovery, with the goal of ultimately restoring housing environments to their non-crisis state as quickly and efficiently as possible. Interventions with tenants may include activation of a personal crisis plan, in-person risk assessment, referrals to respite, detox, or other inpatient settings and coordination with emergency services personnel. The position reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor, Crisis and will work within a team. The Crisis Clinician will coordinate care and work very closely with the housing clinicians and housing support services staff. This position will have some on-call duties, to be shared with and rotated amongst the crisis team within Housing Clinical Services. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED: · Master’s degree or higher in a related field (i.e. social work, clinical psychology, counseling, etc.) KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: · Clinical skills and competence to assess risk, triage resources appropriately, and develop collaborative plans with a tenant · Strong computer skills, including but not limited to use of management information systems or database programs · Knowledge of and strong commitment to Harm Reduction philosophy, principles and practices. PREFERRED: · LICSW, LMHC or other qualified licensure (e.g.: LCSW) preferred, but not required · Experience working with chronically homeless, medically vulnerable individuals, with tri-morbidities (mental illness, substance abuse, medically compromised) · Familiarity with Housing First as a model of permanent, supported, affordable housing · Expertise in Motivational Interviewing and case management responsibilities · Expertise in Trauma-Informed Care, including the impact on direct-care staff (i.e. secondary traumatic stress, vicarious traumatization) · Bilingual Spanish/ English PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS: REQUIRED: · Access to personal vehicle for the purpose of transportation to supportive housing units · Ability to travel to all PSI Housing residences regularly in all weather conditions · Ability to access public transportation · Ability to operate PSI vehicle · Ability to climb many flights of stairs · Ability to lift heavy objects Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time

Responsibilities

The Crisis Clinician provides solution-focused interventions to promote stability and recovery for tenants in permanent supportive housing. They conduct risk assessments, coordinate care with emergency services, and participate in an on-call rotation to manage crisis situations.