Crisis Clinician

MISSION STATEMENT:

We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health issues. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration.

MCT Mental Health Clinician Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with peer support specialist, EMS, Matcom, Law Enforcement, and other outside agencies and community partners in order to support clients in active crisis.
• Conducts interviews and gathers information for diagnostic purposes and for the purpose of linkage to community resources based upon individualized client needs.
• Provides crisis interventions to clients who are in apparent emotional distress using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department.
• Provides an atmosphere if trust and safety for the client.
• Provide trauma informed client centered care.
• Assures compliance with State Regulations, legal requirements and established Borough policies and procedures related to mental health services.
• Assists clients in location resources by contacting appropriate agencies over the phone and / or in person, coordinates with other agencies concerning referrals for client’s mental health needs, and assists in arranging for hospitalization of clients requiring inpatient care.
• Documents clinical interventions provided to clients, and efficiently documents all billable interactions into AKAIMS, utilizing DAP note formatting.
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision and follows training guidelines and instructions as provided by the clinical director.
• Attends and participates in team meetings where current cases are reviewed; reviews cases with social and community agencies as appropriate; adheres to applicable confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Provide family members with information on support resources available through groups and organizations within the state if Alaska.
• Assist, when appropriate, family members and others to understand possible warning signs and triggers, appropriate supportive responses, wellness measures, and the overall recovery process in order to furthers support client.
• Provide education and advocacy within the community that promotes awareness of mental health, serious emotional disturbance, OUD and co-occurring disorders, and assists in reducing barriers such as stigma and misconceptions.
• Clinician will use different modalities of de-escalation such as C.A.F. (Calm, Assess, Facilitate) to stabilize individuals during crisis events.
• Conducts risk the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

(CSSR-S).

• Preforms related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field 
• Combination of education, experience and licensure accepted
• Must be working toward CDC I certification; must be eligible for CDC II certification within three years upon hire.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field
• Conduct assessments utilizing the DSM-V and ASAM criteria.
• Create individualized treatment plans addressing mental health and substance use issues.
• Treatment team participation
• Crisis intervention skills
• Case management and supervision
• Adhere to ethical guidelines of related profession
• Maintain CEUs needed for licensure and continued professionalism
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients
• Receive direct supervision from the Program Manager

Preferred Skills

• Principles and practices of modern clinical psychology. Individual, group and family therapy techniques
• Basic understanding of mental health disorders as defined in DSM V codes
• Basic understanding of substance abuse level of care as defined by ASAM
• Crisis intervention principles
• Provide individual, group and family therapy sessions
• Establish treatment plans

Competencies

• Working with and Advocating for Others
• Assessing Strengths and Needs
• Planning and Providing Services
• Linking to Resources
• Behaving Professionally and Ethically

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• ICHRA Coverage for Employee
• 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
  
• Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
• Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
• 10 Paid Holidays a Year
• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Paid Sick Days 
• Paid Training and Credentialing 

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

The relationship between you and the True North Recovery Inc.  is referred to as "employment at will."  This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the True North Recovery Inc. .  No representative of True North Recovery Inc.  has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. You understand that your employment is "at will," and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at-will employment status.