Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Requirements

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with children/youth/adolescents in a Crisis setting: 1 Year Required.
• Experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder: 2 Years Required.
• Post-graduate experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder: 1 Year Required.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist - Associate (LCAS-A)
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Associate (LCMHC-A)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Associate (LCSW-A)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment while persons supported receive 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 on the Behavioral Health Urgent Care or Facility Based Crisis Unit and the Non-Hospital Medical Detox unit.
• Serve as a resource for non-licensed staff by assisting with in-service training and supports to educate FBC staff in the areas of mental health and substance abuse.
• Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to aid in identifying presenting problems, assessing mental status and dangerousness, gathering relevant facts of psychosocial history, and assigning accurate diagnoses.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals of all ages receiving FBC services using person-centered philosophies and best practices.
• Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with other FBC 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.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Drive or travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Positive and encouraging work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Master's degree