Daytime Crisis and Treatment Plan Therapist

About the Role

We are seeking a Daytime Crisis and Treatment Plan Therapist to provide crisis stabilization, linkage to services, and therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. This hybrid role involves working two days in the office and three days from home.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical counseling, social work, or other mental health-related field from an accredited graduate school.
• Licensed or license-eligible (LPC, LMFT, LBP, LCSW).
• Bilingual preferred.
• Willingness to work irregular hours as needed.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of DSM-V.
• Ability to establish relationships with clinical, administrative, and support staff, as well as community partners.
• Advanced knowledge of social and economic problems, human behavior, mental illness, substance abuse, crisis intervention, and community resources.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed care and commit to the Sanctuary Model components.
• Skill in diagnosing, intervening, and treating individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Proficiency in evidence-based practices and clear, emotionally intelligent communication.
• Commitment to professional and ethical behavior, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and balance physical and mental health with job requirements.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide daytime crisis stabilization and linkage to services in person or via telehealth.
• Offer immediate crisis interventions, including de-escalation and risk assessment for suicidality.
• Develop emergency safety plans collaboratively with individuals and/or families.
• Determine level of care needs and refer individuals to appropriate treatment facilities.
• Perform screenings for co-occurring disorders and refer for formal assessments.
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Teach and implement community meetings and safety plans as part of the Sanctuary Model.
• Provide basic social skills training and education on psychotropic medications.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities.
• Conduct outreach to re-engage disengaged clients.
• Promote the Sanctuary Model’s seven commitments in all interactions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move easily, bend, stoop, and communicate clearly.
• Prepare written communications and present information to staff.
• Process complex information and enter data into programs.
• Climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities.
• Use basic office equipment such as telephones, calculators, and computers.

Required Training

• New Hire Orientation & Relias Learning Training (Initial and Annual)
• TherOps Trainings (non-violent physical interventions)
• Sanctuary Initial and Annual Booster Training
• CAMS Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Co-occurring Disorders/Substance Abuse (Annual)
• Annual Harassment Training
• Annual Workplace Violence Training
• Psychological First Aid (Annual)
• Annual Safety & Fire Training
• Annual Diversity Training
• Annual HIV/AIDS Training
• Annual HIPAA and Confidentiality Training
• Electronic Health Record Training

HIPAA Compliance

This position is permitted to locate information necessary for client care or provide authorization for release of information outside the agency. Information should be requested from Medical Records staff initially or with authorization from administration.

This position is designated as “safety-sensitive.” Employees in this role can be disciplined for testing positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of medical marijuana license status. Possession or use of medical marijuana during work hours is strictly prohibited.