Mobile Youth Crisis Clinician

DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN•Wilmington, DE

4d•$40,890 - $61,334•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mobile Youth Crisis Clinician provides rapid-response screening, assessment, and counseling intervention to youth and families experiencing urgent psychological and emotional problems. Under the supervision of the Crisis Clinical Coordinator, the clinician assesses risk, consults with supervisors or DPBHS workers to determine the appropriate level of care, and provides short-term therapeutic crisis intervention services for up to 30 days. The role includes maintaining safety, implementing treatment plans, and documenting cases from intake through discharge. Services are community-based and may take place where the client resides or is located. The position is associated with an office location in Lewes, Dover, or Newark, Delaware, and includes participation in an on-call rotation, including after-hours telehealth coverage from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. for 2–3 days per month.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in a Human Services field.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited school in a Human Services field.
Education or training in suicide risk prevention and intervention.
Reliability and flexibility.
Customer service skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Collaboration and teamwork skills.
Assessment and intervention skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional, trauma-informed, and empathetic interactions with families and stakeholders during crises.
Use critical thinking and risk-management skills to assess situations and determine the least restrictive appropriate level of care.
Recognize warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide and harm to others.
Develop and use skills in safety planning, evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic crisis intervention for children, adolescents, and families.
Provide therapeutic recommendations and referrals for children, adolescents, and families referred for assessment and follow-up services.
Communicate with and provide appropriate documentation to the DPBHS team.
Communicate with stakeholders to support a systems-based approach to stabilizing crises.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation.
Plan and administer solution-focused, trauma-informed interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem-solving, communication, and relationship conflicts.
Uphold professional treatment standards and the organization’s mission, code of conduct, ethics, and professionalism.
Provide goal-directed, team-oriented services and communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders.
Participate in the clinician on-call rotation, including after-hours telehealth rotation from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. for 2–3 days per month.
Travel to locations where clients reside or are located.