Crisis Bed Therapist

DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN•Lewes, DE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Crisis Program Manager, the Crisis Bed Therapist provides clinical behavioral health services to clients in the Crisis Bed Program and carries a small outpatient caseload. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy to youth experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including emotion-regulation challenges, suicidal or homicidal ideation or behavior, and family conflict. The therapist supports client safety and wellbeing in the Crisis Bed setting, consults with Mental Health Technicians, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors, and the Crisis Bed Coordinator, and documents clinical and case-management services from intake through discharge. The therapist collaborates with the Crisis Bed Coordinator and other team members to maintain clinical standards, assess client needs and risks, plan treatment and discharge, coordinate referrals and aftercare, and deliver solution-focused, trauma-informed interventions. The role also includes consultation with families, schools, community resources, and other agencies; review of clinical documentation; participation in supervision and required training; and maintenance of active Delaware clinical licensure. The position is based in Lewes, Delaware, and follows an 8-hour Monday–Friday schedule. It involves travel for specific tasks and may require physical interventions, including holds, as well as lifting, carrying, and assisting clients. The role requires frequent walking, standing, twisting, bending, and squatting.

Requirements

Master’s degree qualifying the candidate for Delaware licensure as an LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
Active Delaware clinical licensure in social work, psychology, or counseling.
At least two years of relevant full-time post-graduate experience.
Ability to provide clinical behavioral health services to children and youth, including therapy, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
Ability to complete required clinical documentation and maintain compliance with agency policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
Physical ability to respond safely and in a controlled manner to challenging situations, including physical interventions and potential holds, and to lift, carry, or assist clients as needed.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, twisting, bending, and squatting.
Ability to travel for specific tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an inpatient or residential/group-home setting.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Crisis Bed Coordinator to maintain high clinical standards in the Crisis Bed Program.
Conduct psychosocial assessments by interviewing clients and family members, documenting client history, and identifying preliminary treatment issues.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy and crisis intervention using various treatment modalities.
Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans, determine aftercare needs, identify family and community resources, and provide referrals as needed.
Conduct risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
Apply knowledge of developmental factors, family systems, and community systems to help develop and implement person-centered treatment plans.
Deliver solution-focused and trauma-informed clinical interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem-solving, communication, and relationship conflicts.
Use critical thinking and risk-management skills when working with Crisis Bed clients; recognize warning signs and risk factors for suicide and harm to others.
Maintain professional, trauma-informed, and empathetic interactions with children, families, and stakeholders.
Review and sign clinical documentation completed by Mental Health Technicians, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors, and the Crisis Bed Coordinator.
Implement and monitor the clinical needs of the Crisis Bed Program, identifying areas for training and growth.
Work respectfully and cooperatively with Crisis Bed staff, families, and community members as part of a unified team.
Engage and collaborate with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients.
Collaborate with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students.
Complete clinical-record documentation within established timeframes.
Participate in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader.
Maintain active licensure with the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.
Uphold professional treatment standards and the organization’s mission, ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable licensing regulations.
Communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders and provide goal-directed, team-oriented services.
Complete required agency training within 30 days of employment and maintain applicable certifications and refresher training within required timeframes.