Crisis Therapist
About The Position
Join our team as a Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services (COPES) therapist where you will perform telephone and mobile crisis triage, assessment and stabilization working in a supportive environment. Our Clinicians provide telephone crisis triage for a significant portion of their shift. During their shift when the situation warrants a field based visit the COPES Clinician will travel to the location of the crisis situation with a team and police presence to deescalate and stabilize the individual in need. Our COPES Therapists receive extensive specialized training before stepping out into the field and continual training is provided for this role to ensure comfort and safety of our COPES Team members. Our employees well being is a top priority and clinicians are given resources and tools to feel confident helping clients as part of this specialized program. This position receives a shift and weekend premiums when applicable. COPES Team Therapist/Counselor provide a range of accessible crisis services which divert individuals experiencing behavioral health crises from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, jail and emergency rooms. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges. Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to: Increased access to care and crisis services Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.
Requirements
- A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent from an accredited school.
- Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT in the State of Oklahoma or under supervision for licensure.
- Must be proficient in the identification and treatment of mental disorders.
- Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments.
- Demonstrate knowledge in crisis intervention and a working knowledge of 43A, Oklahoma Mental Health Law.
- Demonstrate competency in conducting specialized risk assessment of suicidal and other high risk individuals.
- Perform efficiently in emergency situation remaining calm, and documenting events.
- Must work well in a very fast paced, crisis centered environment.
- Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $2,000 annual bilingual premium
Responsibilities
- Perform telephone and mobile crisis triage, assessment and stabilization.
- Provide telephone crisis triage for a significant portion of their shift.
- Travel to the location of the crisis situation with a team and police presence to deescalate and stabilize the individual in need.
- Conduct mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conduct specialized risk assessment of suicidal and other high risk individuals.
- Perform efficiently in emergency situations remaining calm, and documenting events.
- Work well in a very fast paced, crisis centered environment.
- Provide a range of accessible crisis services which divert individuals experiencing behavioral health crises from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, jail and emergency rooms.
Benefits
- $5,000 - $8,000 Sign on Bonus!
- $82,000/year for licensed therapists/counselors, $72K annual salary for therapists/counselors under supervision.
- Additional $5K Program Premium with additional Shift differentials and weekend premiums!
- Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits!
- 75% Agency paid medical premiums
- Zerocard Retirement Savings Program with up to 6% Employer Match
- Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Student Loan Repayment Programs
- 33 Paid Days Off 1st year!
- Agency-Paid Professional Development and CEUs
- Clinical Supervision for licensure provided by agency
- Career Advancement opportunities
- Flexible Schedules available!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
