Clinician I/II Crest Crisis Program PRN

Job Description

Job Description

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is hiring PRN  Clinicians  to support our CReST Team .The CReST Crisis Clinician will work to provide Immediate Response to Youth and Families in Region 4 that are in crisis, and will manage a caseload of youth for a period following a crisis. Perform intermediate professional work providing direct clinical services involving intake, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, providing prevention services , managing cases, providing therapy, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned Program Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Develops and facilitates psycho-educational groups; provides individual, family and group counseling; implements treatment plans; coordinates daily treatment schedule.

Monitors and manages an assigned caseload.

Works within a rotation for Immediate Crisis Response

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals and families.

Develops and maintains administrative and clinical files; prepares various reports and case related correspondence.

Provides consultation, education and prevention services; provides drug and alcohol testing.

Participates in clinical, administrative and supervisory meetings; collaborates with other staff members concerning cases.

Performs intakes, client assessments and diagnostic interviews, and develops and writes comprehensive intake and diagnostic summaries and reports; conducts mental health assessment and monitors level of functioning.

Maintains medical records in accordance with standards.

Manages and documents contacts; enters and updates information in database.

Coordinates case management services; coordinates and links client to community resources and medical services; interfaces with other service providers and client support system.

Attends professional conferences and trainings as required.

Provides child minding assistance to clients attending treatment groups, as needed.

Provides transportation assistance, as needed.

Attends court as needed to update the court on the participants progress and/or status of new referrals.

Supervises student interns as directed.

PRN shifts with our CReST team include evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.