After Hours Crisis Clinician

OnPoint•Allegan Township, MI

2d•$29 - $40

About The Position

After Hours Crisis Clinician: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Crisis Clinician to provide crisis response after hours for adults, children, and families, including phone and telehealth response. Services include but are not limited to crisis counseling for urgent calls transferred from screening service, pre-screens for mental health hospitalization, and brief screens for residential services for substance use disorders.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a discipline that supports public and third-party reimbursement, from an accredited college or university with one-year relevant experience required.
State of Michigan professional license or certification at the master’s level required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to structure workload while accommodating unexpected situations and client needs
Function in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Ability to maintain focus and calm in crisis situations

Nice To Haves

LMSW or LPC preferred.
CAADC preferred.
Public behavioral health system experience preferred.
Professional experience working with children with severe emotional disturbance preferred.
Certification in relevant evidence-based practices preferred.
Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/co-occurring disorders/substance use disorders valued.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention, screening and response for children, adults, and families according to accreditation, funding, regulatory and best practice standards.
Provide crisis counseling and appropriate follow-up referrals for urgent calls transferred from agency crisis screening service
Screen for higher levels of care for mental health and substance use disorders when necessary.
Assist in securing placement for individuals authorized for higher level of care
Provide consultation on crisis cases when requested by hospitals, law enforcement or other treatment providers
Utilize evidence-based practices in provision of crisis services.
Assure those in need receive the right service, in the right place and at the right time.
Effectively and efficiently link those in crisis with the appropriate level of care
Document services according to established quality and timeliness standards.
Coordinate services internally and externally to assure effective and comprehensive response for those in crisis.
Perform other duties as assigned.