Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LMFT or LPC)

Benchmark Human Services•Cataula, GA

11d•$65,500 - $80,500•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark's Mobile Crisis Response Team dispatches clinicians into the community to respond to crisis calls in Region 6 of GA. This role is for an LCSW or LPC looking for a rewarding job helping people with disabilities become more independent and involved in their community. Benchmark has been connecting people and potential since 1960, empowering those they serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to their employees. Benchmark Human Services is a respected leader in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health, working with people of all ages through various programs. Benchmark is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join their Blended Mobile Crisis team in providing crisis support services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. They provide thorough training, great challenges, and fulfillment. Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off.

Requirements

Current licenser as LCSW, LMFT or LPC
Valid Driver's license and Auto insurance
Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly to provide services, supports, care and treatment to individuals as required
Must be experienced and competent in profession and maintain any applicable license, training, or and certifications.

Responsibilities

Act as the onsite crisis team leader.
Respond immediately when dispatched on crisis responses and be present to provide supervision to staff.
Follow up with individual’s IDT to ensure that they adhere to the crisis-service-recommended support/services.
Assist in providing information to the mobile crisis team.
Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis.
Establish and maintain record keeping functions; integration with CIS system.
Complete necessary documentation to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
Develop and implement safety plans as appropriate.
Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
Develop discharge plan detailing the discontinuation from crisis support services.
Provide support to clients and staff working in the Georgia Mobile Crisis Support Program.