Crisis Clinician - Youth

Compass Health Network • St. Peters, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Be the Calm in the Crisis — Make a Meaningful Impact as a Crisis Clinician – Youth. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team responding to youth in behavioral health or substance use crises. As a Crisis Clinician – Youth, (Internal Title: Triage Clinician) you’ll be at the front lines of care, conducting assessments, supporting youth aged 5–17, and guiding them toward stabilization and healing. Working in our Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC) center, you'll help ensure youth in rural communities receive timely, person-centered, and trauma-informed support—without unnecessary hospitalization or law enforcement involvement. This is a great opportunity for someone who: Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments where compassion and clinical skills go hand in hand. Wants to make a lasting difference in underserved communities. Values whole-person care and sees the potential in every young person they serve. Enjoys coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support youth and their families in moments of need.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required
• Minimum of two years of experience working in Crisis Services if a bachelor’s degree is the highest level of education obtained
• If a licensed therapist, must have one of the following: PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
• If a QAP, must have one of the following: CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP

Responsibilities

• Assess youth in crisis alongside a nurse to determine clinical needs and next steps.
• Serve as the primary assessor for youth in urgent situations, completing intake and diagnostic assessments.
• Guide the flow of care at the YBHUC and coordinate referrals both internally and externally.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in line with agency and state standards.
• Collaborate with community partners and support seamless transitions of care.
• Ensure culturally responsive, strengths-based support for youth and their families.
• Support the YBHUC team with data collection and provide virtual crisis support to other locations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level