What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - Crisis Stabilization Unit (Warner Robins, GA) position at Middle Flint Community Service Board?
Minimum Entry Salary: * Based Upon Experience
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Services Area/Programs: CSU - (Crisis Stabilization Unit)
Description of Duties: The individual in this role will serve as the licensed therapist and intake coordinator for the crisis stabilization unit. The focus of this program is to provide inpatient, crisis services that support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. The CSU is utilized for individuals undergoing an acute crisis that presents a substantial risk of imminent harm to self or others. The goal is to stabilize the individual through nursing and behavioral supports on a time-limited basis. The role of the licensed therapist/intake coordinator is to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling to all individuals served in the CSU. Duties include conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans (IRP), developing crisis safety plans, conducting suicide risk assessments, and conducting ANSA assessments on each individual within 72 hours of CSU admission. Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to ensure IRP goals are met and to promote continuum of care.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from accredited institution, active LAPC, LPC, or LMFT licensure or licensure in social work in state of Georgia, Valid unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License, current AHA CPR and First Aid Certification. Must be computer literate.
Preferred Qualifications: 2 years experience in behavioral health field
Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans)
Agency is an eligible work site for the National Health Service Corps and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.
Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.
* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.
