(Physician/MD qualifications required) Physician - Our Crisis Services Department is expanding, providing an opportunity for a Mobile Crisis Clinician to become a part of our exceptional crisis team in a part time position. Available shifts are: Friday 11pm 9am and-or Sat and Sun 8pm 8am. This ever important role will have an opportunity to truly make a positive impact in the lives of Lake County residents. The Crisis Clinician offers Crisis Intervention services within home, office and community setting to youth, adults and families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. With a Trauma Informed approach, this position will be a representative for the organization and how we offer integrated services for recovery and mental health.
More specifically, the Crisis Clinician is responsible for:
De-escalating and-or stabilizing the individual and-or environment, linking the individual to the appropriate level of care and services including peer support, assuring safety, developing a crisis plan, providing information as appropriate to family-significant others, and resolving the emergent situation.
Providing and completing risk-crisis assessments of individuals regarding level of danger to self-others, severity of psychiatric symptoms, and existing support system to determine a recommendation of continued outpatient or inpatient care; outside of business hours will be required.
Providing short term crisis counseling and outreach to support individuals, youth and families through the healing process and aid in forming a strong connection with integrated healthcare services.
Providing consultation and collaboration with community partners.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred.
LSW or LPC licensure required.
Two (2) years of experience in the mental health field preferred.
Part Time-PRN Positions Available: 8 or 10 hour shifts (or combination)
Must have an acceptable driving record (4 points or less), reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000-$300,000 and property damage of $50,000.
Our Organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender-sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
