Clinical Lead Mental Health Professional at Crisis Triage Center

Kitsap Mental Health Services•Bremerton, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Clinical Lead Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides therapeutic psychosocial care for adults at the Crisis Triage Center (CTC). This role involves close collaboration with CTC leadership, unit staff, external referral agencies, and other internal departments to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the unit and delivery of clinical excellence. The Crisis Clinical Lead MHP improves the operations of KMHS in support of its stated mission, and provides the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Services, or behavioral health field
Minimum 2 years of job-related experience.
Two years of postgraduate, documented, supervised clinical experience with the chronically mentally ill, co-occurring mental health and SUD, and substance use- related disorders.
Ability to obtain or currently possess a Washington State associate or independent clinical license (LICSW-A, LMHC-A, LMFT-A, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT). Alternatively, must meet and maintain the definition of a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) as defined in RCW 18.19.215.
Must maintain a Washington State Department of Health license in good standing.
Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
Communicates clearly and concisely.
The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
Ability to deescalate potentially volatile situations with clients.
Ability to react quickly and perceive environmental stimuli accurately.
Ability to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Nice To Haves

5 years of job-related experience.
Experience in crisis work, inclusive of inpatient settings, crisis residential settings or crisis outreach teams.
Experience in risks assessment and crisis intervention.
Experience with completing SUD assessments.
Experience with crisis models of care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Experience in leadership roles and the supervision of clinical and non-clinical staff.
Currently possess a Washington State independent clinical license (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, LAAC).
Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional, Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Licensure, or Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist enhancement.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Crisis Intake MHP, Mental Health Care Providers (MHCP), Crisis Care Coordinators, and Certified Peer Counselor and any other relevant internal or external providers to organize a cohesive, individualized stabilization plan reflect unmet behavioral health needs and how the CTC can help meet those needs.
Participate collaboratively with the CTC team.
Act as an advocate for the psychiatric and social needs of the client. If appropriate, liaise and consult with the client’s medical provider and outpatient team in the development of stabilization plans.
Be available to CTC staff as a source for clinical practice and mental health resources.
Offer short-term therapeutic services, including crisis intervention, brief intervention therapy and group therapy, risk assessments, and assessing for a higher level of care as needed.
In collaboration with MHPs, MHCPs, Crisis Care Coordinators, and Certified Peer Counselors, develop discharge care plans for clients including arrangement and documentation of any follow up appointments and referrals for ongoing care and safety planning.
If appropriately licensed and/or supervised, complete substance use disorder (SUD) assessments and referrals to treatment.
Lead and provide clinical oversight and guidance to the CTC multidisciplinary team during each shift.
Receive, screen, process, and triage referrals for prospective intakes and coordinate with referral sources throughout this process.
Take calls from local EMS to collaborate on and support field start buprenorphine and bridge to care services through CTC.
Complete CTC intakes, including screening and assessing for safety, risk and level of care needs, developing a Crisis Stabilization Plan, initiating referrals for goals determined during intake, and determining a provisional diagnosis for clients coming into the care of CTC. Include relevant data from the client’s history and any available collateral information.
Maintain and submit records and documentation to meet the regulatory, agency and funding source requirements.
Lead and contribute to a multidisciplinary team, providing consultation and evidence-based guidance to staff.
Monitor client and staff safety, implementing interventions as needed.
Review CTC policies and procedures to contribute to operational improvements and engage in program enhancements.
Model trauma-informed care, professionalism, and effective client interventions.
Ensure HIPAA compliance and complete required training.
Provide coverage for Crisis Intake MHP position.
Coaching, performance reviews, clinical oversight, and supervision of 2-4 direct reports (Crisis Care Coordinators and Certified Peer Counselors).