Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

Summary

Title: Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

ID: 5075

Department: Access/Crisis Intervention

Salary Range: N/A

Employment Status: Full-time

Description

This position is eligible for one-time retention bonuses at 6 months and one-year anniversaries..

POSITION SUMMARY *(Clinical Supervision for licensure available)

Provides direct clinical crisis intervention, assessment, case management and referrals of high-risk population.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides crisis assessment and referral, crisis face-to-face, or phone calls

• Provides care coordination with hospitals and other treatment providers.

• Collaborates with community partners to build relationships to support needs of high risk population.

• Serves as crisis back-up clinician as needed for crisis calls, crisis face-to-face, and crisis assessments.

• Provides back–up Mobile Crisis Response to area hospitals as needed.

• Collaborates with agency leaders and in implementing the Zero Suicide initiative at TCMHS and assists Enhanced Care Pathway.

• Provides clinical consultation as needed to all clinical staff in regards to crisis situations

• Works alongside treatment team to ensure consumer and family engagement in services.

• Completes clinical documentation in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided which clearly reflect interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.

• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.

• Maintains required training and certifications.

• Meets agency productivity standards.

• Actively participates in staff meetings.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Education/Certifications:

• Master’s Degree required

• Provisionally Licensed or Licensed preferred (LPC, LCSW)

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Annual TB Testing

• Valid Driver’s license and state mandated minimum auto insurance required.

Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of position-related experience required.

Required Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Prior mental health and/or substance use knowledge required.

• Strong knowledge of clinical best practices in behavioral health and Trauma Informed Care practices.

• Strong clinical assessment skills, terminology, diagnoses, and best practice knowledge required.

• Prior healthcare technology software experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.

• The ability to drive to various locations locally as needed.