CLINICIAN - MCERT

Crisis Team Therapist

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a Crisis Team Therapist for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCERT) in Hattiesburg, MS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with an individual's local mental health center staff to ensure coordinated, local long-term care.
• Administers emergency diagnostic and therapy services to individuals in crisis, including family members and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the consumer served.
• Participates in team staffing and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develops effective safety/crisis intervention plans that are person-centered and support strong therapeutic partnerships with individuals and their families.
• Affords assistance in diverting individuals from more intensive levels of care and maintaining individuals in their home communities when appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required.
• Must have a minimum of a CMHT Therapist Certification at hire; Clinical license preferred.
• Behavioral health internship required.
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Reliable transportation needed to provide services in the community.
• Working knowledge of mental health symptoms and how they present in crisis situations.
• Excellent Communication Skills Required.
• Independent work ability.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Company paid Life Insurance and LTD.
• Health/Dental/Vision.
• FSA and HSA.
• 403(b) retirement.
• Other voluntary benefits are available.
• A generous leave policy.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

24/7 schedule with potential for on-call duties.