The Brien Center
Family Partner - Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
The Brien Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, us, 01201
Family Partner - Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
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General Description
Provide ongoing crisis stabilization services and support to families / caregivers in navigating the behavioral health crisis response system. Accompany YMCI clinicians during crisis evaluations and provide one-on-one support to parents/caregivers of the youth. Support brief interventions that address behavior and safety. The Family Partner will work collaboratively with YMCI clinicians, the family, community, school and other providers as part of a team.
Essential Job Functions
Accompany YMCI clinicians during crisis evaluations in a variety of settings (including but not limited to, client homes, schools, other community based locations, and emergency departments) Promote productive partnership between parents/caregivers and professionals Provide information, support and advocacy to parents/caregivers Help the family navigate through the support service system Help the family understand all possible options and make informed decisions Provide brief interventions for crisis management, behavior management and safety issues
Direct Care
Coordinate and collaborate with providers throughout the assessment process, intervention and disposition planning. Assist the caregiver in meeting the needs of the youth by performing one or more of the following; educating, supporting, coaching, modeling and/or guiding the caregiver Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to all components of consumer peer support services Deliver services in a variety of settings including but not limited to home, school and other community based locations.
Administrative
Complete all paperwork in a timely manner Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings Update supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basis Complete all tasks assigned which impact the organized function of the program
Other Responsibilities
Provide atmosphere conducive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights of youth and families Report any incident regarding accidents, injuries and unusual events to program director Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs of the parent/caregiver and youth Provide transportation when necessary to facilitate treatment plan
Qualifications
Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably a youth with mental health needs required (experience as a foster parent or adoptive parent is desirable) Experience in navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems A high school diploma or GED.
Skills
Excellent oral and presentation skills Proficient knowledge of computers Knowledge of community resources
Other Requirements
Able to respond to program scheduling needs on a flexible basis Support and maintain the principles and policies of The Brien Center Maintain ethical and professional standards Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community and caregiver contacts Demonstrate commitment to the agencys mission and community mental health principles Valid US drivers license Use of personally insured automobile Drivers License check (RMV) Criminal Offender Record Information check (CORI) Meets all credentialing requirements
Working Conditions
Works in office; temperature regulated Outreach to home and other community locations
Physical Conditions
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6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Family Partner - Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
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The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. Flexible schedule! Apply for more details!
General Description
Provide ongoing crisis stabilization services and support to families / caregivers in navigating the behavioral health crisis response system. Accompany YMCI clinicians during crisis evaluations and provide one-on-one support to parents/caregivers of the youth. Support brief interventions that address behavior and safety. The Family Partner will work collaboratively with YMCI clinicians, the family, community, school and other providers as part of a team.
Essential Job Functions
Accompany YMCI clinicians during crisis evaluations in a variety of settings (including but not limited to, client homes, schools, other community based locations, and emergency departments) Promote productive partnership between parents/caregivers and professionals Provide information, support and advocacy to parents/caregivers Help the family navigate through the support service system Help the family understand all possible options and make informed decisions Provide brief interventions for crisis management, behavior management and safety issues
Direct Care
Coordinate and collaborate with providers throughout the assessment process, intervention and disposition planning. Assist the caregiver in meeting the needs of the youth by performing one or more of the following; educating, supporting, coaching, modeling and/or guiding the caregiver Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to all components of consumer peer support services Deliver services in a variety of settings including but not limited to home, school and other community based locations.
Administrative
Complete all paperwork in a timely manner Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings Update supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basis Complete all tasks assigned which impact the organized function of the program
Other Responsibilities
Provide atmosphere conducive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights of youth and families Report any incident regarding accidents, injuries and unusual events to program director Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs of the parent/caregiver and youth Provide transportation when necessary to facilitate treatment plan
Qualifications
Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably a youth with mental health needs required (experience as a foster parent or adoptive parent is desirable) Experience in navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems A high school diploma or GED.
Skills
Excellent oral and presentation skills Proficient knowledge of computers Knowledge of community resources
Other Requirements
Able to respond to program scheduling needs on a flexible basis Support and maintain the principles and policies of The Brien Center Maintain ethical and professional standards Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community and caregiver contacts Demonstrate commitment to the agencys mission and community mental health principles Valid US drivers license Use of personally insured automobile Drivers License check (RMV) Criminal Offender Record Information check (CORI) Meets all credentialing requirements
Working Conditions
Works in office; temperature regulated Outreach to home and other community locations
Physical Conditions
Manual and visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Other Industries
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Pittsfield, MA $56,475.00-$73,396.00 3 weeks ago High School Special Education Science Teacher (THS)
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