What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Unit Clinician - Savannah Police Department (readvertised) position at City of Savannah?
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? The Savannah Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Unit Clinician to join our compassionate and dynamic team.
Under general supervision, the Behavioral Health Unit Clinician plays a vital role in supporting clients through every step of their mental health journey. This multifaceted position requires a skilled professional who can perform comprehensive assessments, develop and monitor personalized treatment plans, and facilitate successful discharge planning. As a clinician, you’ll provide essential counseling and therapeutic services to individuals in need of complex interventions, ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to achieve stability and wellness.
Ideal Candidate Profile We’re looking for a passionate, resourceful, and solution-oriented individual with a strong background in mental health counseling or social work. If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels in crisis intervention, and is committed to fostering positive change in the community, we encourage you to apply.
Be a Change Agent Take the next step in your career and become a force for good in the Savannah community. Join the Behavioral Health Unit at the Savannah Police Department and be the lifeline that supports individuals in their most critical moments. Together, we can create a safer, healthier, and more compassionate future for all.
- Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate & effective clinical assessments by gathering all relevant information to identify problems & determine if consumer meets core- eligibility criteria & assign service priority.
- Develop person-centered plans for service users.
- Based on the assessment, work with the client to establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment.
- Provide individual, family or group counseling/training in the appropriate setting to facilitate recovery.
- Evaluates, facilitates and monitors services and client’s progress in relationship to established goals and objectives.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of information at all times according to established departmental policies & procedures.
- Adjust techniques & interventions as needed to ensure barriers to progress are addressed and movement toward recovery/independence is facilitated.
- Ensure that all treatment plans are current, and services are authorized before being provided.
- Deliver services that are clinically appropriate to consumer's needs as specified in the treatment plan and meet responsibilities to consumer by providing only services that meet best practice guidelines.
- Oversee the post discharge planning process.
- In all activities, coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including behavioral health specialists, Staff Psychiatrist, registered nurses, quality assurance specialists, paraprofessionals, Medical Director and the Clinical Director at Gateway, BHCC and other community Partnership Agencies.
- Records services accurately that relate directly to the treatment outcomes, within approved timeframes. Completes required clinical documentation according to agency standards.
- Maintain all documentation in accordance with applicable policies, laws and instructions.
- Ensure that all services provided are within the guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standards.
- Ensure that all notes will be in Jalota and signed no later than 10:00 A.M. the day after the service was provided.
- Maintain a minimum chart audit score of 93% or better for all consumers on caseload.
- Ensure all weekly reports have been addressed and cleaned up (if necessary) within 48 hours of receiving reports.
Work Location: 6600 Abercorn St Work Hours: varies, may be required to work weekends
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employmentKnowledge of client advocacy systems.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment.
Knowledge of various types of medication and their effects.
Knowledge of behavioral standards.
Knowledge of DSM-IV criteria and diagnosis.
Knowledge of treatment approaches relevant to your specific field.
Knowledge of family dynamics.
Knowledge of family support groups.
Knowledge of confidentiality policies.
Knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
Knowledge of psychological tests and evaluations.
Ability to implement treatment plan or behavioral plan to assist with resolving crisis or delivery services.
Ability to establish and prioritize goals and objectives of assigned program.
Ability to provide guidance and direction in the development of policies and procedures.
Ability to oversee compliance with all applications and regulations of assigned program.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to complete and interpret psychosocial assessments.
Ability to develop treatment/care plans and measurable goals.
Ability to work with all parties involved to assist with successful treatment planning.
Ability to make appropriate referrals.
Ability to facilitate family support groups.
Ability to identify potential obstacles through interview and written documentation and assist consumers in overcoming obstacles.
Ability to convey key concepts of behavior change to staff through effective teaching methods.
Ability to identify training needs and ensure necessary job-related instruction is provided.
Ability to maintain case files in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ability to coordinate services of various inter/intra community resources across disciplines.
Ability to identify needs and risks.
Salary : $60,309
