Crisis Clinician - (LSCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, etc) Thurs - Sat 7a - 7p

Healthsource Integrated Solutions Inc•Topeka, KS

5d•Remote

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Crisis Response Center Manager, the Crisis Clinician is part of the clinical team and provides judgment-free assessments and interventions to people experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis through televideo screenings and telephone crisis support. The clinician provides crisis intervention, risk assessments, and supportive counseling to connect people with appropriate resources and support their treatment and recovery. Services are person-centered, compassionate, professional, and trauma-sensitive, with a rehabilitation and recovery focus. The position collaborates with the person served, their chosen supports, treatment team members, community providers, hospitals, and behavioral health organizations. The clinician also conducts State Hospital Assessments and referrals for involuntary hospitalization under Kansas statutes, attends related hearings, and completes follow-up and required documentation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Maintain licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Two years of experience providing client-related services.
One year of experience providing crisis intervention services.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills when working with diverse populations.
Strong organizational skills.
Superior customer service skills.
Prior computer experience and basic computer fluency, including the ability to pull and interpret data for current practices and future initiatives.
Ability to learn and use new technologies, including computer programs and phone systems.
Ability to maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Energetic and positive approach to changes and challenges in a complex workplace.
Successful completion of all required background checks.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in CMHCs.

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis assessments, including risk and safety assessments, interventions, and appropriate referrals.
Collaborate with people served, their chosen family members or other supports, and internal and external treatment team members.
Provide person-centered services focused on rehabilitation, recovery, and coping with behavioral health symptoms.
Provide education, supportive counseling, problem-solving, role modeling, referrals, advocacy, and other information as needed.
Coordinate and facilitate referrals to community services, including behavioral health care and substance use services.
Remain prepared to respond quickly to calls during scheduled shifts when not providing televideo services.
Collaborate with CMHCs/CCBHCs, hospitals, and other providers regarding the needs of people served.
Complete follow-up calls to provide postvention after initial services.
Conduct State Hospital Assessments and make referrals for involuntary hospitalization under Kansas Care and Treatment statutes.
Attend Care and Treatment hearings for individuals referred for involuntary hospitalization.
Complete screening documentation accurately before the end of the shift and complete other documentation, including incident reports as needed, within 24 hours.
Complete and maintain current agency and program training.
Complete credentialing requests within the first 24 hours of the shift schedule.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and treat people served and treaters with dignity and respect.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Prepare and submit comprehensive, accurate reports to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) according to mandated guidelines and timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.