Crisis Clinician II

Overview

With limited supervision, provides comprehensive safety risk assessments, clinical interventions for crisis de-escalation, safety planning, hospitalization facilitation, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities in the community. This position may work jointly with police officers and other community in de-escalation safety. Ensures that documentation and maintenance of clinical records is completed per appropriate standards and regulations. Provides facilitation and support to enhance the efforts of individuals and their families/caregivers in the design and implementation of evidence-based treatment. This position works directly with high at-risk individuals in person who are presenting as a danger to themselves, danger to others, or gravely disabled. This position supports community callers as part of a 24/7 program to also offer phone consultation, coaching, de-escalation, and resources. Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, provides community outreach (trainings/presentations) and supports other mental health workers.

Compensation

The initial compensation for this position ranges from $83,260 - $102,399, depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations.

Possible additional compensation (may vary based on position eligibility):

• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications
• Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE
• Robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status)
• Hiring Incentive paid out after 30 days and 6 months

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of the Crisis Clinician I job description
• Applies advanced use of assessment information in development of the treatment plan and applies information and resources to ensure quality care
• Applies advanced skill in acquisition and application of clinically related information to effectively intervene with individuals and families
• Understands and applies multi-modal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction
• Provides coaching and mentoring of others in the implementation of EBPs
• Leads problem solving interaction and work with external customers
• Maintains audit ready charts and audits charts independently
• Provides observations and feedback to supervisor in order to monitor and/or modify programs or approaches
• Provides community-based trainings
• Actively participates in the identification of team opportunities for improvement or identification of deficiencies and in the development of strategies to address or bridge gaps
• Leads Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and project implementation
• Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs

Qualifications

• Master's of Art's (M.A.) degree in Social Work or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage, Child and Family Counseling or Psychology)
• Three (3) years of supervised clinical experience with children and or adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education)
• Licensed according to California state law (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2)
• Experience with Wraparound plans and development of ICFPs
• If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually

Skills

• Documents clearly and accurately
• Encourages customer focus
• Individual, Family, Group Therapy
• Initiative
• Leads team performance

Physical Requirements

• Must remain physically fit enough to keep clients self-safe
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
• Ability to move quickly/run
• Ability to drive a car
• If employed at a Crisis Stabilization Unit, employee is required to perform and pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test at a designated company clinic, including testing for: lifting, pushing/pulling, repetitive coupling, static weight, and other required movements
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus