1 DCF Links Clinician-Bilingual Job in Springfield, MA
Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is Hiring a DCF Links Clinician-Bilingual Near Springfield, MA
Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a DCF Links Clinician in the Community Wraparound program at Behavioral Health Network
The Clinician is an outreach position that provides high quality clinical services to youth under the age of 18 with behavioral health needs. The Clinician works with youth and caregivers on establishing relationships to promote healthy functioning in the home, family therapy, and collateral consultation to children and families referred to the program by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for stabilization services.
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Community Wraparound program with the following:
Providing stabilization support services including family therapy, crisis intervention and management, risk management/safety planning, care coordination, parent skill-building/behavior management training, and support based on sound clinical theories and principles.In collaboration with the Therapeutic Training and Support Worker, providing high quality community-based care to youth and families in the community such as in homes, health care clinics, schools, and other community settings as determined with the family.
Involving all pertinent family members and natural supports in treatment planning and care coordination as appropriate.
Providing comprehensive risk management/safety plans and takes appropriate actions to keep youth and others safe.
Completing intake paperwork and safety plan and a comprehensive home-based assessment inclusive of the CANS.
Submitting required documentation, on time and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations for the program.
Developing a treatment plan with the youth and family.
Maintaining regular communication with DCF and Family Networks to coordinate care.
Maintaining direct service volume and performance objectives as established by the program.
Who are we?
Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
What are we looking for in a DCF Links Clinician?
- Master’s Degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field required.
- Must be CANS-MA certified.
- Minimum experience of 1 year working with children, adolescents, and families required.
- Bilingual English Spanish Speaker Required
- Must have broad knowledge of mental illness diagnoses, and diverse treatment techniques including family therapy.
- Must have familiarity with internet, word processing, and email systems.
- Experience in navigating any of the child/family-serving systems preferred.
- Knowledge of community resources preferred.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in dealing with clients with a variety of different cultural backgrounds.
- Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable vehicle for all working hours.
Job Summary
Full Time
Scientific Services
$62k-76k (estimate)
10/18/2023
06/11/2024
bhninc.org
HOLYOKE, MA
1,000 - 3,000
1937
$50M - $200M
Scientific Services
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About Behavioral Health Network, Inc.
Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children and families in Western Mass since 1938. As a comprehensive service system, with a focus on delivering professional services to those with mental illness, substance use disorders or intellectual disabilities, BHNs funding sources are diverse. BHN holds contracts with the Departments of Mental Health, Public Health, Developmental Disabilities, Youth Services, and Medicaid, along with cities, towns, and various Federal departments. BHN also contracts with most h...ealth insurance companies. BHN and its programs have been instrumental in development of new services and meeting the behavioral health needs of the Pioneer Valley. We serve the most challenging individuals, utilize evidenced-based treatment models, and collaborate well with healthcare, social service organizations and educational systems to promote integrated quality services to individuals and their families.
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