Crisis Clinician

Benefits : $2,000 Sign on bonus for 12 month commitment, 401(k) participation, 401(k) 5% salary match after one year of employment, eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment, paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date, employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment, low cost employee health insurance options, no cost employee dental and vision coverage, and at least 10 paid holidays per calendar year. South Central Mental Health also offers opportunities for obtaining clinical supervision and CEU's.

Responsibilities :

• Provide crisis evaluations, hospital screens, hospital discharge appointments, emergency intakes, walk-ins, competency evaluations, and PASSR screens.
• Provide education and consultation services to the community on an "as needed" basis.
• Provide treatment summaries / updates as requested by community partners.
• Provide Mobile Crisis Response.
• Must be available for on call hours as needed.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with peers and other team members regarding consumer's treatment.
• Maintain clinical records routinely and in a timely manner. All records will be subject to utilization review.
• Sustain a high level of professional competence through continuing education and clinical supervision.
• Maintain all professional credentialing requirements.
• Adhere to the standards of ethics for mental health professionals.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
• Provide other duties as assigned.

Physical, Educational, and Personal Requirements :

Physical : Hear, speak, and write English clearly. Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries.

Education : Defined by license type; see staff credentials.

Personal : Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and great problem-solving skills. Must be adaptable to stressful environment.

Other : Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency insurance guidelines, as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers, community partner sites, and client locations. Must have access to reliable transportation at all times. Pass a criminal background and driver's license check to the satisfaction of SCMH and KDADS.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time. SCMHCC is an equal opportunity employer.