Crisis Clinician (In-Person)

Solvista Health•Smeltertown, CO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 paid at 6 months of service and $1,500 paid at 12 months of service). General Purpose The Crisis Clinician works with a team to meet the needs of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance use issues, or the inability to function or maintain in the community. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

General knowledge of mental illness, psychiatric diagnoses and treatment options.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competency in working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Possess interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and utilize appropriate clinical judgement
Ability to conduct accurate and timely lethality assessments, evaluations or interventions while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize decisions based upon multiple criteria and identifiable standards.
Ability to use reliable personal transportation and a clean driving record.
Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, or closely related field.
Colorado licensure (LPC, LCSW, LAC, LMFT).
Experience working with those who have mental illness and substance use disorders.
Experience conducting mental health crisis evaluations and interventions.
Experience working within the community setting.
Experience working within a dynamic collaborative team.
Experience utilizing electronic health records and/or Microsoft Word
Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week and one overnight shift remotely
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure.
Required possession of a valid state driver's license.
Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen, background check, and FBI Fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

Work with individuals in crisis in the community as well as individuals receiving 24hr care at the Regional Assessment Center.
Assess client’s mental and behavioral health status; provide evidence-based intervention strategies including individual and group interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provides care management approach around psychosocial/behavioral health needs by collaborating with various providers, professionals and community partners.
Assists in coordinating discharge planning including working with providers and community partners and enrolling in outpatient care as needed.
Documents all client contact (or inability to reach) and other clinical information in the health record system.
Schedule provides flexibility and accommodation within reason and ability to maintain operational status.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance which includes the weekly team meeting and occasional required training that may occur outside of assigned shift or team meeting.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid Life insurance
Medical and behavioral health benefits
Dental
Vision
6% employer match retirement, 100% vested after just one year
Optional insurance coverage is available on a shared-cost basis
Flexible spending plans for health, dependent, and elder care
Optional Health Savings Account plan with employer contributions
Generous paid time off benefit
Floating Holiday time for holidays worked
Paid Sick time
Solvista Health offers internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field
Progressive skills enhancement training
Monthly stipend for fitness club membership
Discounted membership for Crossfit Cañon City and HRRMC Wellness U Staff Gym in Salida
Clinical licensure reimbursement
Student loan repayment programs are available through: National Health Service Corps Active Sites Nurse Corps Active Sites NHSC STAR LRP Active Sites Colorado Health Service Corps Public Student Loan Forgiveness