Emergency Clinician - Per Diem
About The Position
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Psychiatric Medical Team, the Emergency Clinician provides clinical services to people experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns, including clinical case management in accordance with the Vermont Department of Mental Health's Mental Health Provider Manual. The role may also provide consultation and education to area schools, agencies, and the wider community. The clinician assists support staff with crisis-call triage and determining an appropriate response, such as mobile response, phone support, law enforcement, or referral to an emergency department. They provide assessment and brief, solution-focused counseling to individuals and families, coordinate services and referrals, and may facilitate individual, family, or group critical incident debriefing. Specialized assessment or screening may be provided based on the clinician's professional concentration and training. The role also includes consultation and liaison services, as-needed case management and social support, timely clinical record-keeping, and participation in administrative, agency, and clinical team meetings. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as psychology, social work, counseling, or human services; or a combination of education and professional experience, including relevant work experience, internships, education, or formal training related to mental health services, substance use treatment, or both.
- Have or be working toward becoming a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
- Maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Assist support staff in triaging crisis calls and determining the appropriate response, including mobile response, phone support, law enforcement, or emergency department.
- Assess and provide brief, solution-focused counseling to individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises.
- Facilitate individual, family, and group critical incident debriefing as applicable.
- Coordinate services with other agencies and providers and facilitate referrals when needed.
- Provide specialized assessment or screening services based on professional concentration and training, such as psychological testing or substance use evaluations.
- Provide mental health and/or substance use consultation to the community, agencies, professionals, and schools as required.
- Provide liaison services among community agencies to coordinate client services.
- Provide concurrent case management as needed, including service coordination, collateral contacts, telephone support, social support, and treatment planning.
- Maintain timely and thorough clinical records and administrative documentation, including assessments, case service and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports, and periodic reports.
- Attend and actively participate in necessary coordination, administrative, and clinical meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
