Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC)

Benchmark Human Services•Woodstock, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join their team in providing crisis support services to individuals in the community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Benchmark Human Services has a long history of empowering marginalized populations and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace. This is a full-time position with a shift from 6 am to 6 pm, working 7 days on and 7 days off.

Requirements

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

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.
Comply with all standards to ensure the health and safety of all staff and consumers.
Provide support to clients and staff working in the Georgia Mobile Crisis Support Program.