MCI Clinical Program Director

Company: Vinfen Corporation
Location: Lowell
Posted on: January 9, 2025

Job Description:

Vnfen's Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) operates a Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) team that supports children, youth, and adults in the community. The Clinical Supervisor has experience and expertise in evaluating, assessing, and supporting children and youth in crisis, and their families. This position includes the responsibility of supporting the Program Director with the management and supervision of the MCI Team whose role is to respond to the needs of a youth and their family during a youth's psychiatric crisis. YMCI responds to families in "real time," in the community, assesses youth for immediate safety needs, determines service needs, facilitates connections to other services designed to assist the youth/family, and provides short-term intensive clinical services to stabilize the youth.The position also works closely with the Community Crisis Stabilization Program Director and Assistant Program Director on referrals, admissions, and coordination for youth at CCS level of care.Job Duties and Responsibilities:The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Hires, onboards, trains, and supervises clinical and non-clinical/paraprofessional staff for the MCI team, with consideration for the program budget, as well as programmatic needs.
• Ensures adequate staffing for 24/7/365 coverage.
• Holds primary responsibility for the management and deployment of MCI staff in the community based upon need.
• Ensures linkage and coordination to community-based treatment options to minimize the need for out of home, more restrictive placements.
• Supervises Master's Level Clinicians, Bachelor's Level Counselors, and Family Partners.
• Serves as the Administrator on-call to support staff doing triage.
• Travels to client homes and/or a community setting to evaluate youth and adults who are experiencing an emotional/behavioral crisis.
• Facilitates team, inter-departmental, or cross-organizational meetings.
• Ensures development and training is provided to all program employees.
• Participates in MCI program leadership meetings with CBHCs/CCS on clinical and administrative issues.
• Functions as a key contact for state agencies, payers, and other stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the CBHC Quality Director, develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) for example, volume of initial and follow up evaluations, direct admissions, and monitors compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. Implements performance improvements when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Why Vinfen?We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth, and job security!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more.
  • 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more).
  • Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs.
  • Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan and an employee-funded 403 (b) plan.
  • Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident, and Critical Care Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care).
  • $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs, and more!About UsEstablished in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Requirements
    • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other related field required.
    • Independent Clinical License (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC) required in the state of Massachusetts.
    • A minimum of five years in progressively responsible human services functions preferably in a behavioral health acute, sub-acute or residential 24/7 treatment settings, of which at least 2 years have been in supervisory roles.
    • Experience using evidenced-based practices in a short-term therapeutic milieu setting.
    • Experience providing supervision and coaching to clinical and non-clinical staff.
    • Knowledge of state agencies including DDS and DMH.
    • Skilled in working within a multi-disciplinary team model inclusive of medical staff to serve clients with medical co-morbidities, such as diabetes or asthma.
    • Skilled in the provision of brief treatment and crisis interventions.
    • Practices cultural humility in the care of individuals and families.
    • Experienced in the use of formal and informal assessment practices.
    • Familiar with managed care practices and medical necessity criteria.
    • Experienced in the use of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
    • Knowledge of available community resources and alternative levels of care.
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
    • Experienced with telehealth technologies.
    • Proven ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
    • Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education, and credentialing background check.Schedule: TBD40Pay Rate: TBDDriving Requirements: No Drivers License check or vehicle required.
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