Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC)

Benchmark Human Services-GA•Gainesville, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our team in providing crisis support services to individuals in our community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Clinicians must reside in one of the following counties due to response time requirements: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin.

Requirements

Must be a licensed LCSW, LPC or LMFT
Valid CPR and First Aide Certification
Valid Driver's License and Auto insurance
Must be computer literate
Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly
Must maintain any applicable license, training, and/or certifications

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders and substance related disorders preferred

Responsibilities

Complete crisis assessments, including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Answer all crisis dispatches, and respond face-to-face to all crisis calls within an average of 60 minutes.
Assess for safety and complete involuntary commitment as needed (LCSW and LPC only)
Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care
Follow up with individual’s provider, as appropriate to ensure they adhere to crisis-service-recommended support/service.
Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis
Ensure customer service satisfaction surveys are given to consumers of crisis services
Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served, as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate
Complete necessary documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, to meet all regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources