Overnight Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Response Team
About The Position
As a member of North Range Behavioral Health’s Crisis Response Team, the Mental Health Clinician provides compassionate, community-based behavioral health care to individuals and families during crisis situations. The team offers emergency walk-in services, crisis phone response throughout Weld County, and after-hours on-call support across a 12-county region in Northeast Colorado. Care is intended to be timely and thoughtful, in the least restrictive setting possible. The clinician conducts comprehensive crisis assessments to understand each individual’s needs, strengths, and circumstances and to guide them to an appropriate level of care. The role also contributes to intensive care coordination for Weld County clients and discharge planning to support transitions from higher levels of care back into the community. Working independently and collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team, the clinician provides therapeutic interventions, clinical consultation, and documentation in accordance with agency policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. The position is eligible for a monthly performance bonus.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Addictions Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or another relevant clinical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
- Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a background check, fingerprinting, and drug and TB testing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments, goal planning, and treatment for mental health and/or substance use issues, using required instruments and formats within appropriate timelines.
- Develop and update strength-based treatment plans, continuing care plans, and discharge summaries, and make timely referrals.
- Observe clients, assess diagnoses and mental status, and implement treatment plans based on clients’ needs and functioning levels.
- Collaborate with clinicians, law enforcement, external providers, and psychiatrists to ensure comprehensive care.
- Help clients with safety planning, symptom management, identifying support systems, and risk mitigation.
- Teach behavioral skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving techniques to improve clients’ well-being and daily functioning.
- Support evidence-based practices to ensure effective interventions within the program.
- Provide case management and refer clients to additional resources, such as vocational, medical, housing, and residential treatment services.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and ensure ethical coding and billing in compliance with agency standards.
- Provide emergency walk-in services, crisis phone response throughout Weld County, and after-hours on-call support across a 12-county region in Northeast Colorado.
- Contribute to intensive care coordination for Weld County clients and discharge planning to support transitions back into the community.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, clinical consultation, and documentation in accordance with agency policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans at no cost to employees.
- Health Reimbursement Account.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Loan forgiveness opportunities.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Eligibility for a monthly performance bonus.
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Job Type
Full-time
