Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Crisis & Triage Management
About the role
Provide telephonic triage, screening, crisis intervention, and ambulatory behavioral health services, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, and psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, support assessments, and coordinate psychiatric admissions, discharges, and emergency interventions. Deliver evidence-based therapies such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, skills training, and family therapy, demonstrating proficiency across various modalities. Conduct diagnostic evaluations using DSM criteria and determine appropriate care levels. Maintain comprehensive documentation, adhere to clinical guidelines, and participate in team meetings, quality assurance, and organizational activities.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in mental health-related field
- At least three years of clinical experience
- Hawaii licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor
- National Provider Identifier
- Basic Life Support certification
Skills
- Experience in triage assessment, crisis intervention, and providing services for diverse mental health and substance use disorders
- Strong documentation, diagnostic, and assessment skills using DSM standards
- Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and teamwork abilities
- Knowledge of community resources and evidence-based practices
Responsibilities
- Conduct telephonic triage and crisis management, ensuring appropriate care and referrals
- Coordinate crisis responses, including emergency hospitalizations and welfare checks
- Participate in clinical consultations, case reviews, and departmental planning
- Deliver individual, family, and group therapies across various settings, including outpatient and intensive programs
- Support members through assessments, treatment planning, and resource guidance
- Ensure compliance with organizational, state, and federal policies, maintaining high clinical standards