Mobile Crisis Team

2 weeks ago

Wasilla, United States True North Recovery Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Day Rate

Job Title:

MCT Clinician

Reports To:

Clinical Supervisor

Department:

Mental Health Services

Travel Required:

Some

Location:

2650 East Broadview Ave.

Wasilla, AK 99654

Position Type:

Daily Rate


MCT Mental Health Clinician Roles and Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with peer support specialist, EMS, Matcom, Law Enforcement, and other outside agencies and community partners in order to support clients in active crisis.
  • Conducts interviews and gathers information for diagnostic purposes and for the purpose of linkage to community resources based upon individualized client needs.
  • Provides crisis interventions to clients who are in apparent emotional distress using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department.
  • Provides an atmosphere if trust and safety for the client.
  • Provide trauma informed client centered care.
  • Assures compliance with State Regulations, legal requirements and established Borough policies and procedures related to mental health services.
  • Assists clients in location resources by contacting appropriate agencies over the phone and / or in person, coordinates with other agencies concerning referrals for client’s mental health needs, and assists in arranging for hospitalization of clients requiring inpatient care.
  • Documents clinical interventions provided to clients, and efficiently documents all billable interactions into AKAIMS, utilizing DAP note formatting.
  • Participates in weekly clinical supervision and follows training guidelines and instructions as provided by the clinical director.
  • Attends and participates in team meetings where current cases are reviewed; reviews cases with social and community agencies as appropriate; adheres to applicable confidentiality laws and regulations.
  • Provide family members with information on support resources available through groups and organizations within the state if Alaska.
  • Assist, when appropriate, family members and others to understand possible warning signs and triggers, appropriate supportive responses, wellness measures, and the overall recovery process in order to furthers support client.
  • Provide education and advocacy within the community that promotes awareness of mental health, serious emotional disturbance, OUD and co-occurring disorders, and assists in reducing barriers such as stigma and misconceptions.
  • Clinician will use different modalities of de-escalation such as C.A.F. (Calm, Assess, Facilitate) to stabilize individuals during crisis events.
  • Conducts risk the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

(CSSR-S).

  • Preforms related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field 
  • Combination of education, experience and licensure accepted
  • Must be working toward CDC I certification; must be eligible for CDC II certification within three years upon hire.
  • Experience in substance abuse or mental health field
  • Conduct assessments utilizing the DSM-V and ASAM criteria.
  • Create individualized treatment plans addressing mental health and substance use issues.
  • Treatment team participation
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Case management and supervision
  • Adhere to ethical guidelines of related profession
  • Maintain CEUs needed for licensure and continued professionalism
  • Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools
  • Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients
  • Receive direct supervision from the Program Manager

Preferred Skills

  • Principles and practices of modern clinical psychology. Individual, group and family therapy techniques
  • Basic understanding of mental health disorders as defined in DSM V codes
  • Basic understanding of substance abuse level of care as defined by ASAM
  • Crisis intervention principles
  • Provide individual, group and family therapy sessions
  • Establish treatment plans

Competencies

  • Working with and Advocating for Others
  • Assessing Strengths and Needs
  • Planning and Providing Services
  • Linking to Resources
  • Behaving Professionally and Ethically

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