Therapist (Co-Response)

3 weeks ago

Dalton, United States Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Full time
There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY : The Community Response Behavioral Health Therapist will be a fully licensed clinician with the state of Georgia. They will work through a collaboration with law enforcement agencies and representatives of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health on a community response team. The team will focus on the diversion of individuals from jails and emergency departments and on reduction of non- emergency 911 calls. The therapist will respond in the community as a member of the team with primary function of assessment of potential mental health and/or substance use disorders and the de-escalation of individuals experiencing a behavior health crisis. The therapist will assist with linkage to appropriate services for ongoing treatment. Additionally, where deemed necessary the therapist will execute the 1013/2013 form for transport to an emergency receiving facility for assessment for inpatient admission. The co- responder teams will partner with substance use treatment partners to provide follow- up visits with patients who have experienced an overdose to offer opportunities to speak with a peer counselor/case manager.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

This position will be based in Catoosa County. Hours are 12pm - 8pm.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Responding as a member of the community response to perform behavioral health assessment and intervention for those persons accessing 911 for behavior health needs.
  • Responding with community response team for active 911 calls which appear to have a mental health or substance use component
  • Initiate 1013/2013 process for transport for emergency evaluation for inpatient treatment when deemed necessary.
  • Assesses immediate needs and assists individuals in identifying appropriate resources for additional assistance for meeting those needs.
  • Identifies social and community service agency options and makes appropriate recommendations.
  • Works closely with the team case manager to manage a caseload of individuals in need of wraparound services.
  • Works with the individuals and team case manager to formulate behavior health plans that are individually crafted and person-centered.
  • Coordinates community follow up contacts with individuals post crisis.
  • Attends staffing/case meetings with team members as required.
  • Adheres to all documentation standards and requirements.
  • Educates community partners programs and services available for individuals.
  • Attends community events to educate and make local citizens aware of the services provided.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
  • Education - Master's Degree in behavioral healthcare field.
  • Licensure/Certification - Job related license, (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
  • Experience - Minimum 3 -5 years of human services, social work and/or clinical experience
  • Mobile Crisis experience a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience - Minimum 5 plus years of human services, social work and/or clinical experience
  • Must be flexible to work evening and weekend hours. Primary shift hours are 12:00-8:00 pm.
  • Must be fully licensed and able to write 1013's in the state of Georgia.
  • Bilingual abilities a plus

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