Masters Level Crisis Clinician

Masters Level Crisis Clinician

Agency Name: Common Ground

Agency Contact: Stephanie Treuter

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Permanent

County: All Counties - Entire State

Salary Range: DOE per Hour

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FULL TIME, PART TIME and CONTINGENT Available!

SIGNING BONUS for part-time and full-time: $3000 to clinicians over 6 months: at hire, 90 days and at 6 months

SUMMARY:

The Crisis Clinician is a part of the Crisis Assessment Team, which is comprised of Welcoming Specialists, Crisis Traffic Coordinators, Oakland Crisis Intervention Recovery Team (OCIRT) Clinician and Recovery Coach, and the Shift Supervisor. The Crisis Clinician role provides 24-hour on-site and mobile assessment that focus on meeting the needs of all populations in crisis, emphasizing alternatives to hospitalization and continued support. The Crisis Clinician is an at-will position that reports to the Shift Supervisor of the Crisis Assessment Team. Clinicians in this role work with individuals and families/caregivers who are experiencing behavioral health/substance use crises in the hospitals, or on site as walk-ins or via police and/or ambulance using the emergency entrance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide triages and assessments in hospitals and at the Resource & Crisis Center that include collateral contacts with Core Provider Agency and other people who know the individual well and who are involved in his/her life; crisis interventions and assessments are trauma informed and recovery-oriented

Assess crisis and person/family's needs to determine service needed

Document all required and collected information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) using Collaborative Documentation with persons served

Develop the plan of care in collaboration with the individual/family and the Core Provider Agency based on strengths, needs, abilities, and consideration of preferences, and provide individuals served with due process/second opinion, etc.

Ensure that eligible individuals who are released or diverted from jail are successfully linked to the most appropriate level of care

Act as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including service providers and community agents

Complete mobile emergency assessment and recommend level of care for private/public insurance contracted with Common Ground

Make referrals and provide authorization for services

Participate in daily team huddles

Work closely with other Common Ground programs, crisis safety-net providers, Oakland Community Health Network, core provider network, area emergency departments, and the access system

Comply with attendance and punctuality policies, as well as all other Common Ground policies and procedures

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ensure all paperwork is complete and provide person/family with necessary copies of signed documents

Utilize recovery principles while comforting people in crisis and provide hope, choice, empowerment in a recovery environment

Develop understanding and management of wellness and triggers

Educate and assist significant others and family members with the petitioning process

Encourage persons and families we serve to be actively involved with planning and treatment

Assist with linking adults/children with substance use issues to the appropriate substance abuse service

During slow times initiate assistance to other teams

Provide first aid and emergency procedures, as needed

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISION: None

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Michigan Mental Health Code

Community resources

Basic intervention skills

Current behavioral management and de-escalation techniques in a safe, calm, and caring manner

SKILL TO:

Perform job functions consistent with protocols, procedures, and job instructions

Type and use EHR and operate office equipment efficiently

Work independently and apply critical thinking/decision making skills

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software and applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

ABILITY TO:

Relate to a diverse population which includes a variety of age, economic and educational backgrounds

Understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Maintain collaborative, inter-professional links with colleagues and other health care professionals

Apply trauma informed principles and values with knowledge, decisions, and treatment of all people served

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's Degree in Human Service field

Professional licensure in the State of Michigan

All Limited License Bachelor Social Workers (LLBSW), Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW), Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC), and must receive their permanent license (LBSW, LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited/temporary license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment

1+ year experience in treating or working with disabilities

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Certification of one of the following: CAADC Certified Advanced Addiction Drug Counselor CAC-R Certified Addiction Counselor IC&RC Reciprocal CCDP Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional CCDP-D Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional Diplomat

Experience providing crisis intervention services

Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children

Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder

Standard met for Mental Health Professional and Child Mental Health Professional

The agency may in its sole discretion fill this position on a full-time, part-time or contingent basis with the individual best fit to perform the essential functions of the job. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the title. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Employees in this title are subject to a background check and a pre-employment physical.

Common Ground is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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