Jobs · OTHR · Pennsylvania

Mobile Crisis Therapist - Licensed (FT, Nights)

Connections Health Solutions · Harrisburg, PA · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Assess mental status, risk, and clinical needs of person in distress using independent determinations that could have significant ramifications and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Provides assistance to and collaborates with law enforcement on mental health related calls through the clinical assessment process, gathering of relevant collateral information, providing of resources to individuals and families, and coordination with community providers.
  • Provides emergency psychotherapy, evaluates clinical need for hospitalization, and evaluates appropriateness for involuntary treatment according to legal criteria.
  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the principles and practices, theories, laws and authorities of counseling and social work that include: therapeutic theories, community resources; health care records management; interpersonal relations; common safety hazards and precautions; and the ability to apply knowledge; maintain accurate charts and records; handle sensitive and confidential information; respond to emergency situations; and establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Provides a variety of crisis intervention and prevention services in community settings, including jails, hospitals, and private settings. Services will include crisis counseling and case management, consultation, transportation, and documentation of all services provided.
  • Signs off on mobile crisis assessments and/or psychosocial evaluations as assigned.
  • Maintains current knowledge of community resources for individuals and families.
  • Provides follow-up and coordination of care for individuals in distress.
  • May provide written reports to county attorney and court and/or testify in court in civil commitment cases.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

  • Unrestricted licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Professional in Pennsylvania (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CAADC)
  • Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work
  • Knowledge and experience with PA DHS, OMHSAS, and DDAP regulations
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under company policy
  • Must have valid certification or complete training of the following: First Aid and CPR; De-escalation Training
  • Must be able to pass the following background checks: Child Abuse Clearance; FBI Criminal Background Check; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

It Would Be Great If You Had

  • Experience with mental health crisis

What We Offer

Full-time only: Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

  • CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
  • Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
  • 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
  • Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
  • Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All Employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

  • Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
  • After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

Pay

  • +$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights
  • +$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights
  • +$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days
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