FFS Crisis Clinician-Mobile Crisis

POSITION SUMMARYThe Crisis Clinician provides crisis assessment intervention and stabilization clinical and case management services for children birth through age 17. The clinician will foster positive working relationships with clients families providers educators and outside key stakeholders and utilize a strength based-solution focused model of care. The Crisis Clinician will utilize a team AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSMasters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Social Work or Counseling or Doctoral degree in Psychology. Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community based on program Requirements for Clinical PositionsMust hold one of the following credentials: LMSW LCSW LMFTA LMFT LPCA LPC or licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of note that you can apply prior to receiving the above for serviceEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Access training and development opportunitiesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts program specific screening and evaluation and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Develops and documents clear clinical formulations crisis and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as knowledge of psychopathology crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program mobile service in community settings outside of the office (e.g. homes schools hospitals institutions other community locations) as defined by the knowledge of internal and external levels of care referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely in a positive effective manner with client family and all internal and external providers. Attends any required work with emergency departments inpatient units and congregate care providers to identify and coordinate crisis and diversionary planning forhigh needs youth in need of intensive community-based planning to prevent multiple admissions to such settings and otherwise promote the use of MCIS to coordinate intensive plans for high needs participate in community based meetings and conference calls with emergency departments inpatient units congregate care providers other MCIS providers andthe Department of Children and Families to assist in care planning and to address system issues which may impact increased emergency department and inpatient unit utilization of high needs assistance from Program Manager and other leadership may coordinate with other MCIS team members to provide intensive follow-up care and stabilization to identify high needs direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting all client related information in compliance with agency policy and contractor all MCIS trainings as required by the MCIS Performance Improvement and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory to develop knowledge and understanding about the history traditions values family systems and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.