BH Clinician - Crisis

This position provides coverage as part of the Crisis Response Team. The Crisis Clinician role in the Agency is to provide crisis response services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis or who may be at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. This position includes responding to crisis mental health and substance abuse needs within the community. Crisis clinicians should have demonstrated skills in assessing both mental health and substance abuse concerns. Crisis clinicians should have the ability to conduct mental health investigations, maintain professional relationships with community partners, complete all required documentation regarding client services, and develop and maintain knowledge of local and regional resources. The position is directly supervised by the Clinical Supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities Serve on agency crisis team providing mental health crisis screening and intervention. This includes conducting Mental Health Investigations, as assigned, and appearing in court as needed. Complete all required agency documentation regarding client services, progress, and concerns, including crisis screening forms, as needed, CPMS, etc. in a professional and timely manner. Complete and provide reports to referring agencies of services provided to individuals who were referred by them in accordance with professional agreements and maintaining client confidentiality, as required by law. Maintain professional relationships with community partner agencies, coordinating and consulting regarding client needs and services, including attending monthly meetings with partner agencies, as assigned. Attend all supervision appointments and agency meetings as scheduled. Develop and maintain current, reasonable knowledge of local and regional resources. The Crisis Team also works with Aid and Assist, helps with case management and stabilization when needed. Provides short term (up to eight weeks) stabilization needs for youth and families that are in or coming out of crisis. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Master’s degree in behavioral health discipline Pursue and maintain licensure and addictions certification as required by Tillamook Family Counseling Center Complete State Investigator Civil Commitment Training Clinical experience with a community behavioral health agency setting Preferred Education And Experience Licensed professional preferred – LPC, LCSW, LMFT Bilingual – Spanish Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills Time Management skills Computer skills The ability to work independently or with a team. The ability to think outside of the normal to see alternative solutions, and a broader view of the situation. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are variable, position may require longer work hours if necessary. Benefits Dental, Vision and Medical that includes prescription coverage. These plans are covered 90% by TFCC for you and your dependents. HSA and FSA plans; you choose what suits you best. 11 paid holidays a year, as well as paid sick leave and vacation time. Generous retirement program. 403(b) is non-contributory, we put in 9% of your salary and you are vested after 6 months. Corporate membership to our local YMCA at a significantly reduced rate, that benefits you and your family. AFLAC supplemental insurance. Pet Partners insurance for Cats & Dogs. Life and AD&D insurance for you. Additional coverage is available for you and your dependents. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tillamook Family Counseling Center