Crisis Stabilizaton Clinician

The Crisis Stabilization Clinician provides clinical support and direction to the crisis stabilization program as well as supervision to crisis stabilization counselors who provide direct mental health care to non-hospitalized individuals (4 and up) experiencing a mental health crisis that may put their current community living situation at risk.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to individuals experiencing an acute crisis of a psychiatric nature.
• Provide normative environments with a high assurance of safety and security for crisis intervention.
• Complete registration for Crisis Participants through Magellan or other insurance panels.
• Develop diagnostic intake assessments prior to entry to the program.
• Collaborate with Counselor to ensure approval for eligibility, accurate diagnosis, and make recommendations for treatment planning.
• Mobilize the resources of the community support system, family members, and others for ongoing maintenance, and rehabilitation.
• Be available for 24-Hour Emergency Response and participate in On-Call Crisis.
• Explore, manage and actively seek growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the QA Specialist and Program Coordinator to support staff development, address concerns and needs and provide feedback regarding clinical professional growth.
• Communicate with Magellan, Medicaid, Community Service Boards, and/or other professionals or regulating authorities regarding problems in service provision or eligibility status.
• Provide Clinical Supervision to Counselors according to prospective board licensure requirements if eligible to provide clinical supervision.
• Participate in program development activities or committees as assigned by Director of Regional Programs.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships within community.
• Others duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health disorders, their symptoms, treatment and social implications in relation to participant and family.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Ability to evaluate psychological problems.
• Ability to provide therapeutic counseling.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Job Requirements

• Possess a valid driving license.
• Provide and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Own and operate an insurable and registered vehicle.
• Provide services in various neighborhoods, including low socio-economic communities.
• Have access to and ability to use a computer, printer, internet services, flash drive and other necessary items and equipment to produce electronic program documentation/paper work.
• Be able and willing to operate a 15 passenger van.

Educations and Specifications
Must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP): LCSW, LCP, LPC, Supervisee or Resident.

Must also have a minimum of three years experience providing direct services to individuals with a mental health diagnosis.

Supervisory experience is preferred.