CRISIS THERAPIST

What We Offer

• HRSA- Health Workforce: Loan Repayment Program for Health Careers
• Continuing Education: Up to 5 days of additional paid leave and a fund of up to $1,000 annually
• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans through BCBS or Aetna
• Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee for employees
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits
• Life Insurance: Coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays throughout the year
• Paid Medical Leave: 40 hours of paid medical leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life
• Supplemental Benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more

What You'll Do

• Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and inpatient psychiatric evaluation as a part of the diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention.
• Identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Affirms individual risk for suicide and other safety-related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral.
• Affirms individuals under the influence of substances or experiencing substance withdrawal and supports in finding stabilization options or in-house social detoxification services.
• Interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders with the ability to communicate effectively under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
• Provides joint response in the field working with law enforcement in Riley County to de-escalate situations and assist in triage of most appropriate level of care referral.
• Maintains the physical capacity to respond to calls at any location and be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Aid in access to recommended services such as inpatient hospitalization, substance abuse services, outpatient therapy, Adult/Youth Community Services, and other psychiatric services as needed.
• Completes intakes for clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit as needed to aid with closing the loop on accessing additional services upon discharge.
• Completes other specialized evaluations as trained - Comp Evals, PAR/CBST, etc.
• Responds to community situations as trained to provide Critical Incident Support.
• Completes involuntary assessments as needed for those meeting that level of care need.
• Attends court hearings for involuntary assessments completed. Court hearings are held with little notice within 72 business hours of assessment being received by the courts.
• Meets regularly with adult clients admitted to CSU to aid in discharge planning.
• Meets and complies with all administrative and clinical documentation requirements for clinical staff.
• Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision.
• Completes and stays up to date on all State of Kansas required trainings and requirements for position.

Requirements

• Required: A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited institutional setting.
• Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of the State of Kansas and able to meet the statutory definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• Basic personal computer skills required.
• All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.
• Preferred: Independent clinical license (LCPC, LCMFT, LP, LSCSW) and/or participate in clinical supervision in accordance with a supervision plan established with the Kansas State approved QMHP and Case Management Training from KDADs.
• If not: Will be completed at first available opportunity after employment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software preferred.
• Certified in Basic CPR, First Aid, and/or MANDT – if not, will be required to certify at the earliest opportunity.
• Understanding of substance use issues and experience working with addictions.
• Addictions licensure from the KS BSRB- LMAC, LAC, LCAC.

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