Overview

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 12 paid holidays
• up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours. 

Responsibilities

The Program Clinician provides individualized coordination of clinical treatment, individual, group, parent/caregiver peer support, therapeutic support, and young adult peer mentoring services. Broker informal supports and establish broad-based community involvement to benefit youth and families of FSS. Work closely with FSS team on development of service plans and action plans for youth and families served. Manage crisis situations with youth and families and serve as on-call clinician. (Families that are involved with the Department of Mental Health who are referred to the F;exible Support(FSS) Program.

Flexible Support Services is a program to assist children and youth diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families. Services are provided within the scope of the wraparound model, which includes fmaily-driven services, formal and natural supports, and professionals in a team approach. 

• Master degree in a human services field, is trained in psychology, social work, or other clinical disciplines, and has at least 1to 3 years of experience working directly with youth/TAY/YA living with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) or other mental and emotional challenges required. Licensed or license eligible (LICSW, LMFT, & LMHC) a plus.

Responsibilities:

Meet and engage with new FSS referrals in a timely and family-friendly manner.

Engage in a comprehensive and on-going assessment and screening process to determine youth/family functioning across all life domains and including youth and family strengths, needs, and culture discovery.

Conduct specialized assessments (e.g. CRAFFT, Audit-C, CANS, etc.) to address the unique needs of individuals with co-occurring substance use or other co-occurring complex conditions.

Co-create a Community Service Plan with the youth/TAY/YA and family and update as needed.

Develop treatment approaches that reflect and target the needs identified in the comprehensive assessment.

Research, develop, and implement family therapy interventions that are evidence-based or grounded in promising practices (TF-CBT, DBT, MiiWrap, PBS, FBA, ARISE, A-CRA, Practice Profiles, Family and Multi-Systems Therapy, etc) and utilize techniques that have proven effective for home-based worked with youth/TAY/YA and their families.

Provide modified treatment approaches to respond to the unique capabilities of individuals with co-occurring disorders, complex diagnoses, and cognitive delays.

Provide ongoing safety assessment, planning, and on-call crisis support to include on-call mobile support 24/7 as scheduled by supervisor.

Coordinate youth/TAY/YA services to assure that they are integrated, clinically coherent, and culturally sensitive across all treatment providers and formal supports.

Utilize youth/TAY/YA self-assessment data to monitor and collaboratively determine transition in collaboration with youth/TAY/YA, Parent/Caregiver, Clinician, wrap team, and DMH.

Celebrate with youth/TAY/Parent/Caregiver incremental success throughout service delivery.

Identify and coordinate continuity of care approaches and challenges/barriers across providers, school, state agencies, and other supports.

With proper consent, collaborate (face-to-face meetings, by phone, e-mail, or other technology, observations) with third parties (school staff, pediatricians, team members, or other formal and informal) on behalf of FSS involved youth/TAY/YA and/or with the Parents/Caregivers, or other family members.

Support the Parent/Caregiver and the youth/TAY/YA in developing strategies for self-care, identifying respite care providers (both formal and informal), and accessing respite care.

Attend, coordinate, and facilitate: Utilization Reviews, CSP meetings, Clinical Reviews, Hospital Discharge, and other team meetings (including emergencies) as required and clinically indicated.

Ensure that CSPs and other Action Plans are implemented as planned by the youth/family and their team.

Maintain clinical records for accuracy and compliance with BAMSI’s Quality and Improvement and established DMH standards and protocols.

Work cooperatively with other programs within the CF&CS and Adult Services (when needed) division to ensure a comprehensive and consistent community-based treatment approach.

Maintain collaborative relationships with core providers, community providers, community organizations, DMH, DCF, DYS, and Community Service Agencies.

Attend all required internal and external trainings and meetings.

Ensure timely submission of weekly activity sheets and daily progress notes.

Participate in weekly clinical and administrative supervision and monthly consultation, behavior rehearsals, and field observations.

Support monthly and annual consumer satisfaction surveys for FSS.

Other interventions commensurate with clinician’s credentials, experience, and training.

Perform duties consistent with DMH/BAMSI policies and procedures.

Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor and/or designee.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Master degree in a human services field, is trained in psychology, social work, or other clinical disciplines, and has at least 1 to 3 years of experience working directly with youth/TAY/YA living with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) or other mental and emotional challenges required. Licensed or license eligible (LICSW, LMFT, & LMHC) a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five to seven years of experience working with SED youth and families required.
• Five to seven years of clinical treatment, care coordination, and workforce support/coaching.
• Understanding and experience working with clinical challenges specific to a mental health, behavioral health, and traumatic stress.
• Three to five years experience working with state systems (DMH, DCF, DDS, DYS, & DOE) and CBHI (ICC, IHT, FS&T, TM, & ABA preferred).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Broad understanding of DMH regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of Wraparound principles, phases, and meeting facilitation a must.
• Strong administrative, organizational, computer, professional writing, and oral communication skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, in-state within BAMSI region.
• Must have valid driver’s license in state of residence and own means of transportation
• Must be flexible/ available on weekends and Holidays to accommodate families’ needs

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

EEO

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.