Child & Family Services is looking for a full-time and part-time Clinician to work with the Plymouth Police Department. The Mobile Crisis Clinician, Police Co-Responder will utilize their knowledge of behavioral health and experience with utilizing de-escalation and problem solving to intervene with police for individuals/families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This individual will also utilize their knowledge of systems (i.e. DMH/ DDS/DYS/ DCF) and CBHI services as well as the Wraparound process to provide clinical care and support to prevent hospitalization and stabilize individuals in the community.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

Available Schedule:

• Full-Time / Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
• Part-Time / Thursday & Friday 4pm-12am

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

 Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs.

• Quickly assess and provide brief solution focused interventions utilizing de-escalation techniques and supportive counseling to intervene with individuals/families in a behavioral health crisis.
• Work in conjunction with police and first responders to assist with advocacy and addressing safety concerns quickly and with flexibility to respond to multiple crises
• Work collaboratively with partners, (i.e. LEAD program, CCIT, HUB) to provide assessment, stabilization, and community based supports referrals and linkages to all appropriate services
• Complete collateral contacts with an individual’s providers to ensure continuity of care
• Assist with safety planning over the course of the six day intervention period and outside the evaluation/intervention period

As Needed Responsibilities

• Complete intake data form by telephone or in person either on site or at outreach locations
• Confirm health care coverage
• Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam for youth and adults utilizing an admissions/screening instrument which includes providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM-IV and DSM-V
• Telephone screening and consultations
• Understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization
• Consult with clinic director/administrator on call and or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization or hospital diversion
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development, and training curriculum

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefit Details:

• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision - Eye Med
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Child & Family Services is looking for Masters Level Clinicians to join our Emergency Services Program in Plymouth, MA. Emergency Services (ES) is an exciting and challenging program. These are great positions for recent Master’s level graduates looking to hone their skills or the seasoned veteran looking for a challenge. Crisis Clinicians are benefit eligible employees with an hourly base rate, plus generous shift differentials!

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE:

• Sunday-Thursday 1pm-9pm
• Friday & Saturday 2pm-10pm
• Friday & Sunday 8am-4pm

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

*MA LEVEL GRADUATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY NOW! Offers can be made pending verification of MA degree*

Differentials:
SATURDAY-SUNDAY 1ST SHIFT + $2.50/HOUR
MONDAY-FRIDAY 2ND SHIFT + $1.50/HOUR
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2ND SHIFT + $4.00/HOUR
SUNDAY-THURSDAY 3RD SHIFT + $5.00/HOUR
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 3RD SHIFT +7.50/HOUR

 Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs.

• Complete intake data form by telephone or in person either on site or at outreach locations
• Confirm health care coverage
• Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam utilizing an admissions/screening instrument which includes providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM IV and DSM V
• Telephone screening and consultations
• Understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization
• Consult with clinic director/administrator on call and or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization or hospital diversion
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development and training curriculum

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefit Details:

• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision - Eye Med
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.