Clinician I - Mobile Crisis

Colonial Behavioral Health•Williamsburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Behavioral Health provides opportunities for recovery to individuals and their family members in the areas of mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities. Colonial Behavioral Health serves the citizens of James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, and York County. We are currently recruiting for a Clinician I within our Mobile Crisis program. This position works with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder providing individuals within the community with access to needed services and supports necessary to meeting basic needs.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities in the assessment, evaluation and diagnosis of persons with mental illness, mental retardation and substance use disorders, including risk determination - danger to self or others, inability to care for self due to mental illness, imminent risk.
Ability to facilitate clinically appropriate response to persons in acute behavioral health crisis situations – assessment, Short Term Crisis Counseling, hospitalization, triage and referral, or other dispositions.
Knowledge and understanding of Discharge Protocols and the procedures for Continuity of Care between the CSB’s and State and private psychiatric facilitate, associated CBH policies and procedures, and Emergency Services procedures.
One year of clinical experience with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Bachelor's Degree in a human services field required.
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP A/C) required.
DMV record must be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis stabilization in the crisis care center, home, and community through mobile services, and short-term crisis counseling interventions to meet the needs of individuals and/or families in the community.
Assist individuals with crisis resolution and general problem-solving.
Respond in a timely manner to individuals receiving services, families, and representatives of multiple systems by providing and gathering necessary information, as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.