What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services Clinician position at North Country Community Mental Health?
Serving six counties in Northern Michigan, North Country Community Mental Health is a public behavioral health organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in our communities. We are currently paying a $1,000 sign on bonus for all employees who complete six months of continuous employment with us. If you’re interested in joining a welcoming team and creating a rewarding career with excellent benefit package, visit our website to submit your application: http://www.norcocmh.org/careers/ *
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JOB TITLE: Emergency Services Clinician
LOCATION: Petoskey, MI 49770
REPORTS TO: Director of Crisis Services
STATUS: Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Part-Time, up to 12 hours/week (Saturdays and Sundays)
HYBRID ELIGIBLE: This is a community-based position.
STARTING WAGE: $45.00 per hour ($540/shift)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Social Worker, or a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychologist with appropriate State of Michigan Licensure.
Experience: Minimum of one year supervised clinical and/or emergency services experience required.
Other: Ability to interact with physicians and other healthcare providers in a professional manner. Working knowledge of physical and mental health, chronic health conditions, and behavioral health medications. Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are valued.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The goal of the Emergency Services Team is to ensure the immediate safety and health of individuals being served and to initiate a crisis intervention plan that includes short-term and longer-term treatment recommendations. The Emergency Services Clinician is responsible for providing weekend and/or after-hours crisis intervention, pre-screenings for psychiatric hospitalization, disposition, and recommendations under the direction of the Director of Crisis Services. This part-time position works within a 24/7 crisis intervention team and may be scheduled for up to 12 hours per week, with primary hours being Saturday through Sunday.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides emergency crisis interventions, pre-screenings for psychiatric hospitalizations in the hospital or jail, with treatment recommendations.
- Provides emergency services primarily during the weekend, working approximately 6 to12 hour shifts, depending on scheduling. May also cover absences if requested by supervisor.
- Collaborates with clients in assessing their needs, creating crisis action plans/safety planning, and obtaining the appropriate level of care.
- Performs risk assessment and mental status examinations and makes recommendations regarding psychiatric hospitalization in collaboration with emergency room personnel, law enforcement, and court.
- Finds appropriate psychiatric placement for persons in need of hospitalization.
- Maintains knowledge of mental health symptomatology, interventions, and treatment strategies. Provides provisional diagnoses.
- Utilizes the consultation services of NCCMH psychiatrists and supervisor.
- Provides consultation to other community agencies and professionals (police, courts, etc.) as needed.
- Maintains strong, positive interagency relations with community resources and services.
- Provides complete and timely documentation for the electronic health record.
- Is well-organized and self-directed with the ability to manage time in an efficient manner.
- Possesses high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and is a person of integrity.
- Maintains appropriate professional image; able to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and in changing conditions; able to accept feedback as it relates to job performance and responsibilities.
- Possesses good clinical judgment and problem solving with ability to de-escalate crisis situations effectively.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Maintains working knowledge of MDHHS Contract Technical Requirements and Medicaid Provider Manual relevant to job duties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift to 50 pounds with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive a vehicle. Position requires physical ability to complete and maintain certification in CPI techniques which will be a training class provided to the job incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be current in Adult CPR and First Aid; provided by NCCMH.
- Complete initial training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI); provided by NCCMH.
- Have own phone for communication and reliable access to messages.
- Have reliable transportation in carrying out agency duties.
- Possess a valid Michigan’s driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to work within guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan and personnel policies.
- Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person centered and culturally competent.
- Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by the Department of Community Mental Health, the Mental Health Services Board, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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