CSC On-Call MHP Support Staff

DESC•Seattle, WA

7d•$60•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Mental Health Professional works under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Project Manager and acts as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing crisis intervention services at a residential treatment facility, Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments; coordinating and problem solving with first responders and other referents; creating and developing detailed recovery oriented disposition plans; linking clients with appropriate community resources; facilitating crisis resolution in the least restrictive environment; and assisting with arranging transportation for clients to appropriate facilities as needed.

Requirements

Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses.
Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science, or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health.
Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs.
Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check.
Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.
Is familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, Trauma-Informed Treatment, strengths-based client centered treatment, relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices, and strong working knowledge of DSM V.
Be reasonably available to accept on-call shifts with less than 24 hours' notice during day/swing/night shift hours. Must work a minimum of 15 hours per month or two 7.5-hour shifts.
Maintain current contact information with supervisor, including phone, email, text, etc.
Once a shift is accepted, it is expected that the shift is worked from start to finish, except in extraordinary circumstances that must be communicated with a supervisor.
Attend to work responsibilities while on duty and limit personal phone calls and other interruptions to break times except for emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Ability to drive an agency vehicle to conduct agency related business, which requires a current Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply
Strong applicants demonstrate the ability to be positive in their empathetic responses to all persons, understand the value of meaningful and deep client engagement, and have the potential to acquire the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills of an effective crisis worker, and value a non-judgmental response to sensitive issues. Candidates should be able to accept feedback and work in a highly collaborative and potentially stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case consults for clients admitted to the CSC.
Complete and document biopsychosocial assessments, intakes, risk and safety assessments, success plans, care conference outcomes, and other clinical support provided according to agency guidelines; provide one-on-one counseling with clients to support their stabilization.
Create and implement short-term care plans, develop client-driven goal planners and discharge dispositions; facilitate linkages to community resources and services as needed.
Participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations. Work as a team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment including 15-minute client wellness checks.
Demonstrate DESC core values and professionalism in all client and staff interactions; follow agency clinical policies and procedures; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned
Provide phone consolation for referents of the CSC, monitor office security cameras, answer phone calls, and other administrative duties
Serve food, do laundry and change linens, help clean common areas, and occasionally clean up bodily fluids and biohazardous waste using appropriate PPE.
Attend a 1-week onboarding process upon hiring and attending a full day of mandatory training during employment.
Other duties as assigned.