Clinical Residency Program

Clinical Residency Program

Job Overview

Island Counseling Center Clinical Residency Program

Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS) is a non-profit health, education and human services organization, whose roots were established in 1961 when a community mental health center was formed to serve the Island population. Over the years it has expanded to become a multi-service organization (including a wide array of behavioral health and substance use disorder programs), the largest provider of human services and third largest employer on the Island.

In its 60th year providing a robust range of clinical and social services to Islanders of all ages, MVCS announces the intent to open its first Clinical Residency Program.

The Clinical Residency Program offers full-time employment at MVCS and includes affordable associated housing to five master’s-level clinicians who wish to pursue clinical licensure. Eligible clinicians are those who have graduated from a counseling or social work program as of January 2019 and who have a passion for learning, community engagement, and exceptional clinical service.

The Clinical Residency Program includes the following:

  • Affordable, furnished, single-room housing, with shared congregate space (kitchen, living room, office space) in beautiful West Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha’s Vineyard.
  • Full-time clinical employment at MVCS Island Counseling Center with exposure to specialized populations including children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral health issues.
  • Work in MVCS’ Urgent Care and Emergency Services, Early Childhood, Substance Use Disorder, and Senior programs.
  • Ability to customize work program in conjunction with the Island Counseling Center management team.
  • Hybrid work (telehealth + in-person) as dictated by client and community need.
  • Supervision, support, and interdisciplinary clinical education.
  • Interesting community-based options, including innovative outreach and school-based approaches, as well as co-responder experiences with law enforcement.
  • Full benefits, including vacation, sick, and personal time, paid holidays, health insurance, and retirement benefits.
  • Additional compensation for on-call Emergency Services coverage.

Position Details:

  • MVCS’ Clinical Residency Program is committed to offering advanced professional training for clinical therapists graduating from an accredited Master’s level program.
  • The program is based in participation on a multidisciplinary team and stresses competency in clinical treatment with adults, children, and adolescents, — including assessment and treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma.
  • In this clinically focused residency, residents will gain skills in adult/child/adolescent counseling; knowledge in a range of psychological services including psychosocial assessment, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation strategies, and mindfulness, and will work in individual, couple, family and group formats.
  • Residents learn and explore together by participating in group supervision, case conferences, and seminars. Each resident is offered intensive training and supervision with an experienced senior clinical supervisor.
  • The unique program better prepares residents for clinical practice by giving them an opportunity to integrate academic theory and diverse perspectives into their clinical work.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the assessment and direct treatment of assigned caseload of children and/or adults with psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Works as a member of a cohesive, interdisciplinary team.
Manages a case mix that ensures productivity targets (needed services) reach clients in need at a frequency and pace aligned with clinical need. Follows best practices in terms of evidence-based practice, ethical tenets, and regulatory/legal/compliance aspects of service delivery. Works closely with an experienced clinical supervisor and maintains involvement in peer supervision groups.

The Clinical Resident works to assure the following:

1. Exemplifies MVCS vision and guiding principles;
2. Models highest standards of professional ethics and clinical practice;

Job Duties (*Essential Job Function)
1. Completes a thorough initial assessment with each client to determine appropriateness for admission. Makes appropriate referral if client does not meet admission criteria.
2. Maintains caseload congruent with direct service hours and productivity requirement.

Consistently meets the ICC standard for clinical productivity. *
3. Completes initial and ongoing individualized action plans and comprehensive assessments within the required time frames, to include the current needs, strengths, safety, and corresponding plan of care for each client, as well as other required documentation: * a. Completes required electronic and paper admission documentation and admits appropriate clients to the program as per policy and regulations b. Accurate, timely and professionally formulated progress notes after each session or interaction that reflects the client’s status, progress, and treatment plan goals. c. Promptly and actively communicates with the client’s family and designated collaterals and service providers, and documents this intervention. d. Completes all required paperwork to enable third party reimbursement in a prompt, professional, and efficient manner. e. Discharges clients per ICC policy and procedure. Promptly completes discharge summaries and sends a copy to the appropriate referral sources as per policy and regulations.

4. Provides therapeutic individual/group/family therapy as prescribed in the client’s course of treatment and treatment plan. Utilizes an effective manner and therapeutic style that demonstrates caring and empathy toward clients. *

5. Provides home/community based services for the ICC’s DCF funded Family Support and
Stabilization Program, CBHI, Senior Programs and additional programs as required. In all cases conducts home visits when clinically appropriate.

6. Fulfills requirement to perform on call for Emergency Services in accords with the union contract currently in effect.

7. Makes active, documented attempts to re-engage clients who withdraw from treatment when clinically appropriate.

8. Completes case record self-audits on each client’s chart as required. Ensures records comply with state and federal compliance laws and associated regulations. *

9. Observes client confidentiality laws and regulations and assures that release of information forms have been properly initiated, signed and updated as necessary.

10. Participates in required staff meetings and designated training. Attends other educational training to keep skills current and to develop new skillsets.

11. Resident will meet regularly with supervisor (weekly), attends peer supervision group, and attends weekly staff meetings, seminars and trainings as required.

Qualifications:

  • Graduated from an accredited Master’s level counseling or Social Work program since January 2019 and wish to pursue licensure
  • General knowledge of therapeutic techniques used in individual, group and family psychotherapy.
  • General knowledge of the services provided under the specific contracts.
  • Knowledge of the principles of evidence-based mental health and substance abuse treatment modalities.
  • Knowledge of DSM 5 information on types and symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders.
  • Ability to recognize symptoms of mental and/or social emotional disorders in clients and to analyze social and psychosocial data to diagnose, draw conclusions, develop treatment plans with the person served, make appropriate recommendations and interventions.
  • Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
  • Training/education in child and adolescent growth development

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

  • Willing or planning to relocate

Education:

  • Master’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Healthcare Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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