Crisis Clinician, Mobile - Master License

Common Ground•Bingham Farms, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Common Ground is seeking a Master-level licensed clinician to join the Oakland Collaborative Crisis Response (OCCR) team as a Mobile Crisis Clinician. This role, based in Bingham Farms, serves Oakland County by responding in-person to crisis calls that cannot be resolved by phone. The clinician will utilize best practices in crisis intervention for mental health and substance use, providing prevention, postvention, education, crisis stabilization, short-term treatment (including strength-based crisis therapy, cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness, anger management, and coping skills), and follow-up services. The team supports children, adolescents, adults, seniors, families, schools, neighborhoods, organizations, and businesses by offering up to 30 days of in-home crisis counseling for immediate emotional and behavioral stabilization. The OCCR team is supported by a crisis center, local Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), and the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), which includes psychiatrists and nurses, as well as a continuum of crisis services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the Human Service field
Active, unrestricted Michigan clinical license (e.g., LLMSW, LCSW/LMSW, LLPC, LPC, MLP) required.
All Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW), Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC), and Temporary Limited License Psychologists (TLLP) must receive their permanent license (LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited/temporary license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities, including children, adolescents, and families
Experience working in crisis intervention or emergency mental health services
Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children
Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder
Valid Michigan driver’s license, clean driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy
Meets criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) defined by the State of Michigan
Meets criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) defined by the state of Michigan
Meets criteria as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) defined by the State of Michigan

Nice To Haves

Mobile crisis response, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Drive agency vehicle (or own personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis calls
Maintain reliable personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and occasionally within the community
Respond swiftly to crisis calls by utilizing GPS to navigate the community, aligning with program response times
Conduct curbside safety assessments to identify potential risks and safety concerns for individuals or families in crisis, including risks of self-harm or harm to others
Arrange or provide transportation, using an agency vehicle when appropriate to ensure individuals are safely transported to designated locations
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all crisis interventions, assessments, and interactions with individuals served, utilizing strong typing skills to efficiently record information in real time
Submit all electronic or hard copy documents that are complete, accurate, and signed prior to end of shift
Use Crisis Theory to provide short-term interventions to people in order to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior
Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises
Educate and assist significant others and family members with the petitioning process, as needed
Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs
Collaborate with local mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up care
Act as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including service providers and community agents
Comply with federal, state, county, and agency regulations governing Intensive Crisis Stabilization and the delivery of specialty services and supports
Provide first aid and emergency procedures, as needed