Clinician - Crisis Center
About The Position
NRVCS is actively seeking difference-makers to enhance our 23-Hour Crisis Team. You will have a daily opportunity to change the direction of individuals’ lives in this supportive, client-centered setting. We take our motto “It’s Our Responsibility to Care” seriously. Clinicians working in the 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization Center come alongside individuals experiencing crisis as a result of a mental health or substance abuse-related diagnosis. Clinical skills are leveraged to provide crisis intervention, assessment, and stabilization. To assist individuals in returning to their baseline functioning, clinicians identify needed resources, appropriate discharge setting, and level of imminent risk. Crisis Center Clinicians are invaluable members of the wellness and recovery team.
Requirements
- Knowledge of assessment, crisis intervention and service plan development for individuals with Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, Developmental Disabilities and Co-Occurring Disorders.
- Ability to recognize symptoms of early escalation and respond appropriately with Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of DSM-V, etiology, symptoms, treatments, prognoses.
- Knowledge of agency, local, state, and federal regulations, and standards for clinical services, and related human rights, ethical, cultural, diversity, inclusion, and legal concerns.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, planning and communication skills.
- Demonstrates initiative, is resourceful, and has the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have an acceptable criminal history and child protective services check.
- Must be able to pass a urine drug screen.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (state of Virginia, unless otherwise approved by agency) with an acceptable driving record.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or other licensed eligible field is required.
- State of Virginia Licensure Eligibility (as defined by Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services and actively pursuing Licensure) as a Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker.
Nice To Haves
- Additional compensation will be considered for any new employees who speak multiple languages.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and stabilization for individuals experiencing crisis due to mental health or substance abuse diagnoses.
- Identify needed resources for individuals to return to baseline functioning.
- Determine appropriate discharge settings for individuals.
- Assess the level of imminent risk for individuals.
Benefits
- Employees accrue paid time off (PTO) every two weeks
- Comprehensive and competitive health insurance plan options
- Agency-funded life insurance
- Enrollment in the Virginia State Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
