CRISIS THERAPIST

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health is proud of the high-quality services we offer and the positive outcomes our clients achieve. Our employees are the heart of our organization, and each person contributes to our mission. We’re looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to use their skills to support others. We believe people facing mental health or substance use challenges deserve the chance to live meaningful, productive lives. If that mission resonates with you, we encourage you to explore this role and join us in making an impact. What

What We Offer

Pawnee Mental Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• HRSA- Health Workforce: Loan Repayment Program for Health Careers 
• Continuing Education: Pawnee provides up to 5 days of additional paid leave for continuing education and a fund of up to $1,000 annually.
• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna.
• Dental Insurance : 100% covered by Pawnee for employees.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits, a lifetime pension program.
• Life Insurance: coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month—equivalent to 12 days per year—with an increase to 24 days per year after your first anniversary.
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
• Supplemental Benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more.

This position is classified as PRN (as needed). PRN employees work based on organizational staffing needs and do not have guaranteed or regularly scheduled hours. Work schedules may vary depending on coverage needs, employee availability, and department requirements. 

What You'll Do

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and inpatient psychiatric evaluation as a part of the diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention.

a. Identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and /or mental health disorders.

b. Assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral

c. Assesses individuals under the influence of substances or experiencing substance withdrawal and supports in finding stabilization options or in house social detoxification services. 

2. Interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families and other stakeholders with the ability to communicate effectively under stress and in a fast-paced environment.

3. Provide joint response in the field working with law enforcement in Riley County to de-escalate situations and assist in triage of most appropriate level of care referral. Must have the physical capacity to respond to calls at any location and be able to drive a company vehicle. 

4. Aid in access to recommended services such as inpatient hospitalization, substance abuse services, outpatient therapy, Adult/Youth Community Services, and other psychiatric services as needed.

5. Complete intakes for clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit as needed to aid with closing the loop on accessing additional services upon discharge.

6. Complete other specialized evaluations as trained - Comp Evals, PAR/CBST, etc. 

7. Respond to community situations as trained to provide Critical Incident Support.

8. Complete involuntary assessments as needed for those meeting that level of care need. 

9. Attend court hearings for involuntary assessments completed. Court hearings are held with little notice within 72 business hours of assessment being received by the courts. 

10. Meet regularly with adult clients admitted to CSU to aid in discharge planning. 

11. Meet and comply with all administrative and clinical documentation requirements for clinical staff. 

12. Attend and actively participate in clinical supervision.

13. Complete and stay up to date on all State of Kansas required trainings and requirements for position.

14. Perform all other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Requirements:

Qualifications :

Required :

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a closely related field. The education degree shall be from an accredited institutional setting.
• Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of the State of Kansas and able to meet the statutory definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• Basic personal computer skills required.

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred :

• Independent clinical license (LCPC, LCMFT, LP, LSCSW) and/or participate in clinical supervision in accordance with a supervision plan established with the Kansas 
• State approved QMHP and Case Management Training from KDADs. If not- will be completed at first available opportunity after employment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software preferred
• Certified in Basic CPR, First Aid, and/or MANDT – if not, will be required to certify at the earliest opportunity.
• Understanding of substance use issues and experience working with addictions.
• Addictions licensure from the KS BSRB- LMAC, LAC, LCAC