Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service
About the Role:
This is a per diem position. This position is responsible for providing mental health crisis assessment, intervention and brief treatment services to a diverse population of clients in crisis. In addition, the Emergency Services Clinician will provide appropriate recommendations for care and linkage services for clients requiring on-going treatment. The Emergency Services Clinician functions as part of a multidisciplinary team at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct program specific screening and evaluation and formulate diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).
- Triage clinical emergencies and implement program specific safety and consultation protocols.
- Develop and document, clear clinical formulations, crisis and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant.
- Provide brief case management, service coordination and community liaison services to assure that clients are dispositioned to appropriate levels of care and according to clinical practice standards.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, social work or related field is preferred.
- Experience working in crisis, emergency room, or community-based services preferred.
- QMHP designation preferred. It is required that once hired the clinician work toward obtaining a QMHP designation.
- Experience in crisis intervention services, risk management, assessment of suicide potential and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders preferred.
- Ability to function autonomously in stressful situations and make appropriate assessments in coordination with on-call physician.
- Must be available to work shifts as assigned including overnights and weekends.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
- *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.
What’s in it for YOU:
- Limited Benefit Package
- Career Training and Development
- Flexible Schedule
CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.