Bilingual Mental Health Clinician, Mobile Crisis
About The Position
As a Behavioral Health Clinician, within the Mobile Crisis team, participate as a member of the service delivery team to provide risk assessments, crisis interventions, safety planning, coordination of care including discharge planning, brief interventions, group work and potential placement for clients. These services are provided to individuals who are in a behavioral health crisis or in need of longer-term respite care and whose needs cannot be accommodated safely in the community or in a less restrictive environment. This position will cross trains to cover multiple sites including covering shifts at Garcia House, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Mobile Response Services, and our Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field from an accredited College or University required
- More than two years of experience in the mental health field and program application required
- Bilingual required
- Completion of Crisis Professional Curriculum within 6 months of hire
- Current Colorado professional license in appropriate discipline (LCSW, LPC, LAC, or LMFT) preferred
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
- CPR and First Aid certifications may be required for certain locations
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in the Human Services field from an accredited College or University preferred
- Experience in coordinating mental health intervention plans and services with other agencies preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing on-going crisis assessments, crisis intervention techniques, conduct de-escalation, safety planning, and maintaining clinical records and other reporting data for clients with mild to severe mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Observe clients in a variety of situations; assess mental status of client and formulate treatment plans and goals. Perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals as stated in their service/treatment plans. Refer clients to supportive services such as vocational, medical, social security, housing authority, etc.
- Conduct crisis intervention via telephone and/or face-to-face. Intervene and de-escalate crisis situations with clients. Assess the risk of harm to self or others, create comprehensive safety plans, and arrange needed resources
- Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by training in behavioral skills; educating clients to make informed choices; developing clients coping skills, helping clients to problem solve, and negotiating tasks of daily living.
- Document treatment plans, progress reports, group notes, individual notes, case management notes, letters, faxes and phone calls. Follow the proper protocol for documentation as set forth by Quality Assurance and to third party payor’s requirements that have contracts with SummitStone.
- Maintain close and cooperative relationships with community agencies and other public agencies in carrying out treatment/recovery/service plans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
- Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
- A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
