Crisis Intervention Clinician

Position Summary:

Crisis Intervention (Urgent Care) Clinician - PT provides rapid assessment services, crisis counseling, and referrals to clients and their family members at the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. The Clinician will conduct intakes and diagnostic assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients presenting with mental health and substance use disorder crises. LCSW-C or LCPC is required.

The schedule for this position is:

Thursday and Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm.

The rate is $43 per hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts intake and psychosocial assessment with Clinical Intervention Clinician and SUD clients
• Determines the urgency of client’s need related to substance use and mental health disorders and makes referrals to the appropriate level of care.
• Renders immediate and appropriate guidance as well as brief therapeutic support for clients in need of clinical services or in crisis
• Provides multidimensional assessment and clinical evaluation, including diagnostic impression.
• Conducts Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other professionals to assess client needs and/or plan treatments.
• Completes and maintains accurate records or reports regarding clients' history and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Assists clients in removing barriers to treatment by seeking psychiatric evaluation, coordinating medical stabilization, applying for health insurance, seeking grant funding for treatment services, and/or collaborating with clients’ natural supports when necessary.
• Through follow-ups, reviews and evaluates clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment or action plans.
• Intervenes as an advocate for clients to resolve imminent problems in crisis situations.
• Coordinates follow through with SUD treatment, mental health professionals, courts, probation officers, community services, or other agencies.
• Provides clients or community members with information about issues related to SUD and mental health disorders and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Counsels family members or other concerned parties to assist them in understanding, coping with, and supporting individuals who are misusing substances or experiencing mental health issues.
• Participates in weekly supervision.
• Participates in team meetings.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned, required, or needed.

Agency-wide Responsibilities:

• Participates in supervision, in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and positively contributes to group morale.
• Completes all administrative duties including time sheets, leave requests, etc.
• Participates in special meetings, committees, or special projects as needed.
• Uses appropriate channels of communication to resolve conflicts with other staff.
• Interacts with staff, clients, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

LCSW-C or LCPC license required.

At least 1 years of relevant experience in mental health services, preferably in crisis intervention services, suicide prevention and intervention

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function successfully in an environment requiring immediate response to urgent situations.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with local and statewide community resources.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills with various software and the internet.

Work Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must be willing to use own vehicle for company-related transportation, including obtaining medications from the pharmacy, attending community meetings, etc.
• Works some holiday shifts during the year.

Grassroots Rewards & Incentives:

• Grassroots offers to pay 100% of the expenses for its Full-time employees wishing to take advantage in the following areas:
• Licensure and/or Renewal (ex. Clinical, Nursing, Medical, etc.)
• CEUs
• Professional Trainings and/or Conferences
• Field Certifications
• Instant wage increases for certifications achieved while employed.
• $250 Hiring Bonus for full completion of Onboarding and HR trainings.
• $500 Retention Bonus
• Small Loan Option at 0% Interest for 1 year

All incentives and/rewards are subject to the employee meeting the required policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, agency’s 3-month probationary period, performance metrics, and/or signed agreements prior to registration and authorization by Grassroots leadership. All bonuses are subject to completion for all required HR and programmatic training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43