The Crisis Clinician provides urgent/emergent mental health service phone triage, admission evaluations, crisis assessment, intervention, safety planning, and hospital coordination for voluntary or involuntary admissions. This role also involves providing individual, family, group, and couples counseling using evidence-based practices both in-office and via televideo.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in a relevant behavioral science field and hold current licensure from the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (LMSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LCMFT, LPC, LCPC, or LMLP, LCP). Additional requirements include being at least 18 years old, passing background checks, having reliable transportation, and the physical ability to perform job tasks.
SCHEDULE: The work schedule will generally conform to that of a part-time Monday-Friday 20-hour-per-week schedule to be performed within the Center’s hours of operation.
PURPOSE: Provide crisis assessment and intervention to individuals of all ages presenting with a variety of intensive mental health/behavioral health needs and make appropriate referrals as necessary for Center outpatient services and community support. Services are completed in office face-to-face and via HIPAA-compliant televideo platform from community locations such as individual’s home, local hospital, or law enforcement center. Services are provided under the general supervision of the Crisis Services Manager and as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Essential
JOB
FUNCTIONS: Complete urgent/emergent mental health service phone triage, admission evaluations, crisis assessment and intervention, safety planning, and hospital coordination for voluntary or involuntary hospital admission. Provide crisis counseling to individuals with severe mental health/behavioral needs and collaborate with collateral supports and contacts as necessary (family, school, hospital, law enforcement). Conduct intake assessments with appropriate referrals for other services, diagnostic evaluation, and development of initial treatment plans with client and family. Provide individual, family, group and couples psychotherapy/counseling services in the office setting and via HIPAA-compliant televideo platform using evidence-based practices Consult and coordinate with other professionals and external providers for treatment coordination. Make appropriate referrals to needed Center services and community supports. Produces client-related service records and maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation consistent with agency policies and procedures. All services must be provided under general supervision of the Crisis Services Manager and conducted in accordance with current agency policies and procedures. Receives on-going supervision from the Crisis Services Manager. Maintains current State of Kansas licensure requirements and adheres to professional ethical guidelines and state/federal laws. Performs other duties as reasonably assigned by supervisor which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
QualificationsREQUIRED
Knowledge,
SKILLS,
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ABILITIES: Requires a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or other related field that meets criterion established by the Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board (BSRB). Current licensure and credentialing by the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LMSW (LSCSW), LMFT (LCMFT), LPC (LCPC), or LMLP (LCP). Must be at least 18 years old, proficient in the English language, pass pre-employment background check and drug screen, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to perform the day-to-day physical requirements of the position, including sitting for long periods of time, data entry into various computer software programs, movement and travel to various community agencies, and ability to lift up to twenty-five pounds.
Physical
DEMANDS: Remaining stationery, such as standing or sitting, for prolonged periods. Frequently moving from one worksite to another to accomplish tasks. Lifting, adjusting or moving objects up to 25 pounds in any direction. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands or fingers. Communicating with others to exchange information.
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT: The environment is a typical office environment. While on location, work is generally performed indoors with ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment. This position may require travel to multiple worksites including other offices. Ability to be emotionally responsive. The ability to utilize telehealth platforms for virtual sessions is essential.
CONFIDENTIALITY: All Kanza MHGC employees are expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and function within the highest ethical standards by exhibiting exemplary conduct.
SALARY
RANGE
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THIS
POSITION: Salary commensurate with experience and Kanza MHGC salary structure.
