The LUK Assessment Clinician works as part of a team to provide triage, initial and comprehensive assessments for individuals across the life span who are referred to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) for services. The Clinician ensures appropriate screenings and assessments are completed within a client driven, trauma informed framework with the intent of identifying services that support short- and long-term client goals. This position collaboratively develops and regularly reviews treatment plans with consumers, families, and collaterals as indicated. The Clinician will provide crisis management and short-term intervention as appropriate, working closely with the individual/family, internal and external team members. The Clinician will be expected to participate in training for EBPs as needed for this position, and ensure fidelity to the identified models. This is a full-time position with some non-traditional hours expected.
Introduction to LUK, Inc.:
LUK has deep roots in Central Massachusetts. We’re driven by our values and we’re serious about our work. It’s not easy work, but it is rewarding! With Crisis as our middle name (LUK Crisis Center), we are well versed in handling all kinds of issues that may arise. LUK exists to help people thrive – the people we serve and the people who work here. We appreciate creative thinking, uniqueness, and tenacity. We encourage staff to participate in numerous opportunities to grow as an individual and a member of a team, influence others and be influenced, be your best and do your best. We provide individualized services to the people we work with and offer flexibility so that staff can meet responsibilities at work and outside of work. The community is “LUK-y” to have the skills, experience, and talent of our staff!
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Purpose
LUK’s CCBHC Assessment Clinician will be part of an innovative team seeking to ensure equitable, quality, person centered and strength-based service provision to consumers with mental health and/or substance use needs.
Responsibilities Include
- Triage referrals that come in to LUK’s CCBHC
- Participate in the intake/assessment process for CCBHC consumers, meeting all LUK standards and contractual expectations
- Oversee the development and implementation of the treatment plan and progress reviews
- Provide trauma-informed clinical services (individual, family, crisis)
- Complete EBP training(s) and maintain fidelity to identified model(s)
- Maintain timely, accurate, strength-based, and trauma-informed documentation in compliance with agency and funding/regulatory entities
- Collaborate with internal and external members of a multidisciplinary team to support consumers and families in achieving their goals
- Participate in youth- and family-centered treatment team meetings
- Maintain timely and effective communication with consumers, families, and collaterals as indicated in the treatment plan and as needed
- Provide crisis management and intervention as appropriate
- Gain an understanding and commitment to LUK’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provide congruent services
Job Location:
The Assessment Clinician will work at LUK’s Main Office in Fitchburg.
Salary Range and Benefits:
Contact LUK’s Human Resources Department for information on the salary range.
For benefit-eligible positions, LUK provides an extensive and unique benefit package. For more information on LUK’s employment benefits please visit: www.LUK.org/Benefits
Position Overview:
LUK Division: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
LUK Component: CCBHC
Direct Supervisor: Director of CCBHC
LUK Staffing Category: 4
This position is 40 hours per week
This is a salary position: ☒
This is an hourly position: ☐
This position is benefit eligible: ☒
This position is community-/home-based ☒
EOE and Diversity Commitment
LUK is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team includes talented professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences—from those with firsthand knowledge of the communities we serve to recent graduates and experienced professionals. We believe that bringing together people with different perspectives makes us stronger and better equipped to serve our communities.
Knowledge and Experience Required
- Master’s Degree in a human services field
- Independent licensure preferred
- Experience and credentials in the delivery of services to individuals with SED, SMI, SUDs/CODs
- Experience implementing evidence-based practices
- Experience working with system-involved families
- Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged to apply
Skills and Abilities
- Cultural responsiveness
- Strong communication skills
- Computer skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively on a team
