Mobile Crisis Therapist

Description

Oakland:

• 7am- 3pm (Monday- Friday) or (Saturday-Sunday)
• 3pm- 11pm (Monday- Friday) or (Saturday-Sunday)
• 11pm- 7am (Monday- Friday) or (Saturday-Sunday)

Job Description:

The Mobile Crisis Therapist positions provide person-focused therapeutic services for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health events of varying acuity, inclusive of substance use and/or withdrawal. The position contributes to the collaborative plan of care and delivery of services to individuals through assessment, evaluation, crisis interventions, referrals, development, and implementation of treatment plans using outcome-based goals. 

Essential Duties:

• Provide a full range of crisis and behavior stabilization services supporting clients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis and/or who are experiencing high acuity behavioral health symptoms in the western Maryland area,
• In collaboration with a peer recovery specialist, nurse, and/or other professional team members, provide appropriate crisis intervention(s), supportive counseling, and de-escalation support.
• Coordinate with natural and paid support systems for transportation to emergency rooms, shelters, or outpatient clinics for the provision of care as determined appropriate through the assessment process.
• Provide services in the home, schools, hospitals, or at other community facilities.
• Coordinate with schools, parents/guardians, family, DSS, and other youth providers.
• Using established mechanisms/processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and services.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all clinical and client-related information
• Attend MCRSS and other relevant training courses as offered and available.
• Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit.
• All tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized which are congruent as determined by Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

Qualifications

Education:             

                Masters in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS), Required, OR
                Masters in Social Work (MSW), Required

Experience:            

                2 years of experience as a counseling professional, Required
                Completion of Licensure Supervisory Hours, Required 

Additional:            

                Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, Required
                Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required
                Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred

Credentials:    

                Current LCPC/LCSW licensure in Maryland, Required
                Current BLS Certification, Preferred

Physical Demands:    

                Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
                Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
                Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds at times.

Psycho-Social Demands:    

                Seeks guidance / help proactively to support safety and quality care.
                Demonstrates skill of distress-tolerance to maintain calm and safety.
                Models positive regard with all members of the community of care.
                Establishes and maintains interpersonal boundaries.
                Maintains personal and situational awareness through self-reflection.
                Practices ethical, evidence-based, and person-first decision-making.