Mobile Crisis Clinician
3 weeks ago
Mobile Crisis Clinician
Are you looking to make a community impact with your clinical skills and experience? The Mobile Crisis Clinician is an engaged role providing clinical services to mental health and/or substance abuse clients in the community. The position works closely in collaboration with NKHS Paraprofessionals, Local and State Emergency Response Teams (911,988 law enforcement, EMS, etc) to provide comprehensive crisis intervention and follow-up services.
About Northeast Kingdom Human Services NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 450 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit.
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- Emergency Clinical & Case Management Services: evaluation and assessment of the individual in crisis and current circumstances, crisis counseling, screening for or diversion from hospitalizations, level of care determination, risk assessment, referral and follow-up. Mobile community & in-home screenings.
- Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary two-person team to provide crisis intervention, assessment, and support to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring crises.
- Conduct thorough and clinically sound crisis assessments to evaluate mental status, risk potential, and immediate needs of individuals in crisis.
- Provide supervision and guidance to paraprofessionals, ensuring that crisis interventions are executed in alignment with best practices and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with 911 and 988 for seamless telephone transfers and communication with emergency services.
- Consultation and Education Services to community at large, area agencies, the professional community and/or schools as required.
Position is located in Newport or St. Johnsbury. Services may be performed in the community, clients home, a satellite office (to include NKHS and/or EMS locations) or other public venue. Personal travel is required.
Qualifications, Education & Experience Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of mental health that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in social work, psychology, social welfare or other relevant social sciences (including credits in areas of mental health or child welfare, as appropriate to position responsibilities) (1-2 years experience). Masters is preferred, as well as, relevant license (LCSW, LCMHC, LADC)
Emergency/Crisis experience (minimum 1 year) dealing with acute psychiatric assessment and dispositions. Experience with public inebriate (PIP) screenings & dispositions.
Experience in provision of public or private social work, clinical services, mental health, developmental services and/or substance abuse preferred.
Ability to effectively interface with a wide range of medical and professional clinicians in hospital/clinic settings; & with police, court & corrections professionals.
Detail focused for the purposes of accurate and timely documentation and adherence to Federal, State, and Agency standards.
Must be able to drive to and access a variety of community venues & private homes in a large rural area & sometimes in heavy winter conditions.
- Competitive Pay $22.88 per hour + based on experience
- Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
- Health and dental insurance.
- 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
- Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
- Outstanding employee wellness program
- Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off and additional optional benefits.
