Clinician Fully Licensed

Claratel Behavioral Health•Decatur, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-responder Program is a collaborative service of Claratel Behavioral Health and the local Police Department that responds to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Its goals are to provide community-based crisis intervention, connect individuals in crisis with community resources, reduce hospitalizations, and reduce arrests or incarceration for people who need treatment. The Clinician provides on-site clinical assessment, crisis intervention, education, and support in the field. The role coordinates follow-up services and connects individuals and families with resources. The Clinician evaluates safety risks to the individual or others and, as appropriate and permitted by licensure, determines whether involuntary admission is needed and completes a 1013 or 2013. The role also includes homeless outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with community partners. The Clinician receives supervision from the Program Manager. The position works primarily in the community alongside law enforcement, including riding in a police vehicle with a CIT-trained officer to respond to crisis calls. It may involve exposure to highly stressful and emotional situations, as well as moderate walking, standing, and stair climbing. The Clinician must wear an agency-branded shirt and a fitted bulletproof vest where applicable.

Requirements

Current Georgia license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a master's-level counselor or social worker committed to obtaining a Senior license within six months of hire.
At least two years of mental health or substance use disorder experience in assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization.
Knowledge of signs and symptoms of withdrawal and acute psychosis.
Basic computer and typing skills.
CPI training.
Current CPR certification.
Training in MindSet Safety Management.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Professional and effective communication with police officers, staff, clients, clients' families or significant others, and the public.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.
Pre-employment drug screening may be required; the posting also states that pre-employment drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric hospital, crisis stabilization unit, ACT team, or co-responder program.

Responsibilities

Provide screening, clinical assessment, mental status evaluation, therapeutic intervention, clinical education, and disposition for individuals and families in the community responding to behavioral health crisis calls.
Engage in homeless outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with community and law-enforcement partners.
Evaluate an individual's safety risk to self or others and initiate a 1013 or 2013 as appropriate.
Provide therapeutic de-escalation when needed.
Work autonomously and make sound decisions based on standards of care and practice.
Respond effectively to emergencies and follow through with appropriate interventions.
Coordinate with a receiving facility when an individual needs crisis stabilization.
Make follow-up wellness calls and community visits with clients.
Complete electronic documentation for each call and follow-up visit.
Communicate effectively with clients who are high acuity or under the influence.
Maintain clear and professional communication with individuals, families or significant others, staff, and public safety officers.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide telephone support to officers in the field.
Perform duties from a recovery-oriented, client-centered, and trauma-informed perspective.
Participate and contribute to departmental meetings, team huddles, rounds, supervision, and other meetings as needed.
Enhance professional growth and development through specialized training.