What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Clinician position at CLINICAL & SUPPORT OPTIONS INC?
Job Details
Description
CSO is looking for a Supervising Clinician for our Respite program in Pittsfield!
Respite is a 24-hour staffed program that provides short-term, temporary housing and support services for those in transition from one living arrangement to another.
Clients in Respite have access to psychiatric consultations, a mental health Clinician and medication support as well as a Nurse to provide health assessments, as needed. The program also provides a variety of wellness groups on-site to provide daily structure and connection to community and peer supports.
As a Supervising Clinician:
You Will:
- Provide clinical services to clients in the Respite beds, including group treatment, individual treatment, family meetings, case management, case coordination with other providers, and discharge planning
- Conduct intake assessments and gather Respite referrals from the Crisis Team, inpatient units, and other providers as needed
- Develop and implement treatment plans for clients in Respite beds
- Remain conversant with current insurance providers and their requirements
- Provide crisis evaluations of Respite clients needing assessment for level of core interventions (evaluation site may be Respite or local Emergency Department)
- Monitor Respite clients, including hourly bed checks and documentation, and provide closer observation as needed
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.
Our Agency:
Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!
CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023 and 2024. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!
CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.
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Qualifications
Your Background:
Clinical Master's degree required, with two years or more of experience treating individuals with a serious mental illness in a residential, crisis intervention, or psychiatric inpatient setting
- Experienced in assessing individuals and managing appropriate dispositions.
- Must be licensed or license eligible
- Valid driver's license and vehicle
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:
- Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
- Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
- Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
- Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback
