Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis Services I

MONARCH•Concord, NC

1d•$55,000

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis Services I is to provide behavioral health services to children/adolescents while receiving PRTF services and who are experiencing psychological difficulties.

Requirements

One year of experience in working with youth and families with mental health diagnosis with progressing experience
Associate or Fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-A / LCSW)
Masters: Human Services (Required)

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder

Responsibilities

Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment for those receiving services and help facilitate appropriate linkage and transition into the community upon discharge.
Participate in team meetings, person-centered planning and discharge planning as appropriate for all individuals served
Serve as a resource for non-licensed staff by assisting with in-service training and supports to educate PRTF staff in the area of mental health
Complete clinical assessments and reassessments as needed and assigning accurate diagnosis to assist in guiding treatment
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals receiving services using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.
Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with other PRTF staff.
Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies upon discharge from treatment and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.
Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.
Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up to date on current best practices.
Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.
Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arises
Drive or travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.
Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.