Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC)

Benchmark Human Services-GA•Woodstock, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is a respected leader in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health, offering a wide range of services including residential programs, employment services, crisis response, and early intervention. They are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join their Blended Mobile Crisis Response Team. This role involves providing crisis support services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in Bartow, Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, and Pickens counties. Benchmark emphasizes employee diversity, equity, and creating an authentic workplace. The position is full-time with specific shift hours and a rotating schedule.

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.