Job Description
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Take after-hours crisis calls and determine the best way to provide support at the time by talking to the client over the phone, providing an in-person crisis session, facilitating hospitalization, CRP admission, or state hospital alternative admission, etc.
· Facilitate state hospital and CRP admissions during sessions, and complete state hospital alternative screens when appropriate.
· Follow critical care protocol in order to provide support to youth at risk of suicide as deemed necessary and appropriate by clinical staff.
· Understand and practice the philosophy of WrapAround Services for the purpose of both assessing needs and delivering services.
· Complete clinical documentation in compliance with time lines established by the Agency’s quality assurance standards as well as those set by funding sources.
· Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
· Act as an ambassador of Family Service and Guidance Center in the community setting. This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
· Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
· Respond to crisis calls for the Assertive Community Treatment Team
· Mobile Crisis Response.
· Other duties as assigned by respective team leaders or supervisors.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure:
· Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline – Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or Psychology.
· Valid license to practice as a clinician (LSCSW, LCMFT, LMLP, LMSW, LFT, LPC, etc.) in the state of Kansas.
· Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
· Clinicians are expected to complete Managing Aggressive Behavior (MAB), HIPPA and Corporate Compliance training and other trainings as defined by the agency prior to working with clients.
Experience:
· Experience working with special needs children/youth and families, particularly community-based services, are preferred.
· Clinicians must exhibit satisfactory verbal and written communication skills.
· Must possess and utilize sufficient interpersonal skills to promote teamwork; must be able to collaborate with other team members to deliver optimal services to clients.
· Exposure and familiarity with MS Office products; ability to type for electronic documentation purposes required.
· Active membership in professional organizations is strongly encouraged.
· Clinicians are expected to exhibit good work ethic and be flexible in their schedule. Effective clinical skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary attributes for this position.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Customer focused (internal and external)
- Excellent listening skills
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Trust/Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary
- Relationship building
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Collaboration
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (F)
Walk (F) 11 – 20 lbs. (F)
Sit (F) 21 – 50 lbs. (O)
Manually Manipulate (O) 51 – 100 lbs. (O)
Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Above Shoulder (O)
Climb (O) Push/Pull
Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (F)
Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (F)
Bend (O) 41 – 100 lbs. (O)
Other Physical Requirements:
On-call Crisis Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children/youth in the office or community based setting. Requires physical ability to restrain children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office and Community-Based working environment; requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis; risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth. On-call Crisis Clinicians shall be available to see clients in the office or in secure community based settings such as hospital emergency rooms or juvenile intake. On-call Crisis Clinicians are also subject to peer supervision by their team members and colleagues. Accountability extends beyond this to the client population and agency as a whole.
Supervision:
The Director of Crisis Services shall provide the direct supervision of the On-Call Crisis Clinician. The Director of Clinical Services shall also provide direction and supervision. Depending on licensure requirements, individual supervision is available on a discretionary basis.
Job Type: Part-time