On-Call Crisis Clinician

FSGC Topeka•Topeka, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The On-Call Crisis Clinician is responsible for taking after-hours crisis calls and determining the best course of action to support clients. This may involve phone support, in-person crisis sessions, facilitating hospitalization, CRP admission, or state hospital alternative admission. The role also includes facilitating state hospital and CRP admissions, completing alternative screens, and following critical care protocols for youth at risk of suicide. Clinicians are expected to understand and practice the philosophy of WrapAround Services, complete clinical documentation in compliance with agency and funding source timelines, maintain client confidentiality, and act as an ambassador for the Family Service and Guidance Center in the community. This may involve public educational presentations. The position supports and promotes the vision and mission of the agency and the strengths perspective philosophy. Responsibilities also include responding to crisis calls for the Assertive Community Treatment Team and Mobile Crisis Response, along with other duties assigned by team leaders or supervisors.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline – Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or Psychology.
Valid license to practice as a clinician (LSCSW, LCMFT, LMLP, LMSW, LFT, LPC, etc.) in the state of Kansas.
Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Clinicians are expected to complete Managing Aggressive Behavior (MAB), HIPPA and Corporate Compliance training and other trainings as defined by the agency prior to working with clients.
Clinicians must exhibit satisfactory verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess and utilize sufficient interpersonal skills to promote teamwork; must be able to collaborate with other team members to deliver optimal services to clients.
Exposure and familiarity with MS Office products; ability to type for electronic documentation purposes required.
Clinicians are expected to exhibit good work ethic and be flexible in their schedule.
Effective clinical skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary attributes for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with special needs children/youth and families, particularly community-based services, are preferred.
Active membership in professional organizations is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Take after-hours crisis calls and determine the best way to provide support at the time by talking to the client over the phone, providing an in-person crisis session, facilitating hospitalization, CRP admission, or state hospital alternative admission, etc.
Facilitate state hospital and CRP admissions during sessions, and complete state hospital alternative screens when appropriate.
Follow critical care protocol in order to provide support to youth at risk of suicide as deemed necessary and appropriate by clinical staff.
Understand and practice the philosophy of WrapAround Services for the purpose of both assessing needs and delivering services.
Complete clinical documentation in compliance with time lines established by the Agency’s quality assurance standards as well as those set by funding sources.
Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Act as an ambassador of Family Service and Guidance Center in the community setting. This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
Respond to crisis calls for the Assertive Community Treatment Team
Mobile Crisis Response.
Other duties as assigned by respective team leaders or supervisors.