Therapist - Youth Crisis (MCOT)

Davis Behavioral Health•Layton, UT

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Davis Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Crisis Therapist to join the Children & Youth Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). The MCOT (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team) Therapist works collaboratively within a team to provide crisis response services to individuals (all ages) in Davis County experiencing behavioral and/or mental health challenges. This position is community based and requires the individual to provide services in homes, schools, and other community settings.

Requirements

Current licensure in the State of Utah as an LCSW, CMHC, or MFT is strongly preferred; however, the position may be under-filled by an individual who is licensed in the State of Utah as a CSW, ACMHC, or AMFT who is nearing completion of full clinical licensure.
Crisis worker certification preferred; required after hire.
Must be at least 18 years old.
All employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as well as a pre-employment drug screening.
The employee must be able to drive and must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record to be covered by DBH insurance.
Demonstrates the skills necessary to engage individuals.
Ability to work in environments where exposure to unpredictable or emotionally charged situations may occur while maintaining professional composure and situational awareness.
Good organizational and practice management skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in crisis intervention, specifically with youth and families, and in providing clinical care to youth and their families is required.
Crisis intervention experience is strongly preferred.
Strong preference given to bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates.
Current certification as a Designated Examiner (DE) is strongly preferred.
Candidates who are eligible but not yet certified will be required to obtain certification following hire.
Spanish-speaking is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with other staff and community agencies as needed to provide effective care.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and regularly scheduled supervision.
Complete all required training that is assigned to this position by the defined deadlines.
Maintain professional and ethical standards.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
Respond to crisis calls and participate in mobile deployments in the community.
Provide crisis assessments and intervention when necessary.
Provide immediate intervention to assist the individual to de-escalate behaviors and emotional symptoms impacting their ability to function safely in the community.
Connect individuals to ongoing services and supports to help them in maintaining in the community.
Provide routine follow up with individuals and, as appropriate, their families after crisis situations and post-hospitalization to promote continued stability.

Benefits

Medical Insurance with multiple plan options - The current carrier and network is SelectHealth Share.
High Deductible Health Plan with a sizeable employer Health Savings Account contribution
Traditional Health Plan
Dental Insurance - The current carrier and network is Dental Select Platinum.
Vision Insurance - Offered by Opticare of Utah
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Utah Retirement System participating agency
401(k) - DBH matches up to 2% of annual earnings
Voluntary employee-funded options available (457 Plan Roth IRA)
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability
Health Reimbursement Account offered to employees to voluntarily opt out of DBH medical and/or dental insurance
Voluntary Insurance - Administered by Allstate
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offered through the SelectHealth LiVe Well program.