Crisis Clinician (Overnights)
About The Position
This role supports the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in communities, offering a retention bonus for both non-certified/licensed and certified/licensed candidates. As a Crisis Clinician (Internal Title: Triage Clinician Lead) at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC), you will serve as the primary point of assessment for individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises. The position involves providing comprehensive clinical evaluations, guiding the flow of services, overseeing non-clinical team members, and collaborating with community partners to ensure timely, person-centered care. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who thrive in a leadership role within a fast-paced, crisis care environment, enjoy directly supporting individuals in crisis while mentoring team members, value collaboration across disciplines and agencies, and believe in holistic, person-centered care to prevent unnecessary hospitalization or law enforcement involvement. The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 11:00pm-7:30am.
Requirements
- 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
- Must be a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as defined in 9 CSR 10-7.140 (2) (RR)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology preferred
- Bring calm, clear decision-making to high-pressure situations
- Are confident in leading and mentoring team members while providing direct clinical care
- Communicate with clarity and empathy across diverse groups, from patients to community partners
- Believe in building bridges between care providers, law enforcement, and other agencies to best serve individuals in crisis
- Are passionate about inspiring hope and promoting wellness through strength-based, person-centered care
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead assessor for individuals presenting at the BHCC
- Provide comprehensive assessments, intake documentation, and individualized discharge planning
- Oversee and support non-clinical staff during assigned shifts
- Direct the flow and referral processes to ensure timely, appropriate care
- Collaborate with internal teams, law enforcement, EMS, and community partners to coordinate services
- Maintain accurate, professional documentation and records in compliance with regulations
- Provide culturally responsive care that honors the unique needs of each individual
- Offer virtual support to other BHCC or Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care sites as needed
Benefits
- Retention bonus of $1,500 for non-certified or licensed candidates
- Additional $2,500 retention bonus for certified or licensed candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
