Clinical Specialist - Boston, United States - Pine Street Inn

Pine Street Inn

Verified Company

Boston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

SCHEDULE:40 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pays $70 - $75K Annually DOE

This position carries a retention bonus of $5000.00, payable in equal instalments of $1000 at 1 month, $1000 at 6 months, and $3000 at 1 year.

This bonus is only available to new, external hires to Pine Street Inn, including temporary staff who are thereafter converted to permanent employment status.

This bonus is not available to Pine Street Inn staff or paid interns or paid co-op students who are seeking a transfer to this role.

This bonus is only payable for work actually performed in this role.

Employees who leave their position before they have worked all the time required for each bonus installment will not be eligible to collect further payment for their prior position, even if they stay at Pine Street Inn in another position.

LOCATION:6 Hartford St. Dorchester, MA. However, travel is required to other locations within Greater Boston.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

Pine Street Inn provides comprehensive, intensive clinical support to chronically homeless individuals with histories of substance abuse and mental illness using the Housing First model promoting long-term stability in housing with a mission to end of homelessness in Boston.

The Clinical Specialist will provide guidance across the organization to help homeless individuals to overcome barriers and obtain and retain housing or obtain alternative housing placements when necessary.

The Clinical Specialist is responsible for arranging/coordinating and providing consultation for an array of services that include:

medical; emergency; mental health, financial (representative payee), guardianship, family consultation, skilled nursing and assisted living placements, and navigating court systems to help meet daily needs, optimize stability, and enhance upon their functional abilities despite high risk behavior.

In addition, the Clinical Specialist collaborates with leadership in Emergency Shelter and in Housing departments, developing and maintaining positive relationships with partner agencies, stakeholders that contribute to the overall success of the Behavioral Health Department.

The Clinical Specialist will need to be a team player, with great organizational, and time management skills, and a communicator/collaborator who can work well with other teams/departments.

REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or a related field
LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or other qualified licensure or the ability to obtain licensure within 1 year of hire
Currently certified in, or have ability to achieve CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months of hire
Advanced training in DBT or current DBT Certification, or ability to obtain advanced training and/or certification in DBT within 1 year of hire.

PREFERRED

Advanced training in hoarding or Current Hoarding Certification, or ability to obtain advanced training within 1 year of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

Access to a personal vehicle
At least 5 years' experience providing services to adults who experience mental illness, substance use disorders and may have symptoms related to traumatic brain injury and/or experiences of trauma
At least 1 year of experience working with homeless populations
Understanding and knowledge of community resources for anyone over 18, navigating the criminal court system, elder services, DMH; substance use treatment centers, knowledge of accessing medical, substance use and mental health services is a must.
Versed/working knowledge of multiple systems forensic, veterans, mental health, substance use, legal, medical etc
Strong planning and organizational skills, and ability to work well with managers, peers, subordinates and internal and external partners
Strong time management skills, and ability to work independently and manage time independently
Strong computer skills for data gathering, documentation and reporting
Experience coordinating alternative housing placements
Familiarity with management information systems / database programs and Electronic Health Records
Strong commitment to the right of each person with mental health/substance use and medical complex challenges to live in community residences, to work in market jobs, and to have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services of their own choosing
Experience utilizing harm reduction techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Solid understanding of and strong commitment to the Housing First
Solid understanding of and strong commitment to the Harm Reduction

PREFERRED:

Bilingual
Spanish/English
5 years of clinical experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience in the substance abuse/mental health field
Experience in therapeutic modalities such as motivational interviewing, solutionf