Crisis Social Work - LCSW, CSW, LPCA, LPCC Hybrid Opportunity!

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Mobile Crisis Clinician responds promptly when children, families and adults are experiencing crisis symptoms that put them at great risk for hospitalization or other higher out of home levels of care. The Clinician promotes crisis de-escalation and secures alternative options that maintain functioning. The Clinician will perform a range of clinical services related to the assessment, care, and treatment of individuals experiencing crises, in the school, home, community, or in the outpatient clinic setting. This position requires a flexible work schedule and on-call (waiting to engage) rotation. The Mobile Crisis Clinician is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field; license as required by Kentucky professional boards and billing sources.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children, families and adults who experience complex emotional and behavioral difficulties which may present in crisis.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis events promptly.
• Assess crisis situations and engage as appropriate.
• Provide brief crisis clinical services that help de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability.
• Assess crisis situations through risk assessment, management, crisis prevention, intervention and engage as appropriate to help de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability.
• Utilize Consumer Directed Outcome Informed care in assessments and clinical treatment episodes.
• Manage a caseload of children and adults needing brief acute crisis stabilizing clinical services.
• Coordinate referral and transition for engaged clients once stabilization is established.

Benefits

• Paid supervision, if applicable
• $5K per year Educational Assistance Program
• Paid CEU's
• Free Health Clinic for employee and entire family
• Shift differential
• On Call pay
• 5% match on our 401K
• 6+ weeks of time off in your first year

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree