Crisis Clinician, LSCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas.

📋 Description

• Deliver non-judgmental assessments and interventions to individuals facing acute behavioral health crises through televideo screenings and telephone crisis support.

• Perform crisis assessments, which include risk and safety evaluations, interventions, and suitable referrals.

• Collaborate with individuals served, their family members, and both internal and external treatment team members.

• Offer person-centered, rehabilitation-focused, and recovery-oriented services.

• Provide education, supportive counseling, problem-solving assistance, role modeling, referrals, advocacy, and information dissemination.

• Coordinate and facilitate referrals to community behavioral health care and substance use services.

• Respond promptly to calls during scheduled shifts when not engaged in televideo services.

• Deliver services with compassion, professionalism, and a trauma-informed perspective.

• Collaborate with Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), hospitals, and other service providers.

• Conduct follow-up calls and postvention after initial service delivery.

• Perform State Hospital Assessments and referrals for involuntary hospitalization in accordance with Kansas statutes.

• Attend Care and Treatment hearings for individuals referred for involuntary hospitalization.

• Complete screening documentation by the end of the shift and other necessary documentation within 24 hours.

• Fulfill agency and program training requirements and credentialing requests.

• Establish professional boundaries and uphold confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Participate in staff meetings and undertake other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

• Maintain licensure with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing client-related services.

• At least one (1) year of experience in crisis intervention services.

• Preferred one (1) year of experience working in CMHCs.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse populations.

• Exceptional organizational abilities.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Prior experience with computers and basic computer proficiency.

• Capability to analyze and interpret data to inform current practices and future initiatives.

• Willingness to learn and utilize new technologies, including computer programs and phone systems.

• Build effective and cooperative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain an energetic and positive attitude towards workplace changes and challenges.

• Prepare and submit comprehensive and accurate reports to the Department of Child and Families (DCF).

• Must successfully complete all required background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to promote a positive work-life balance.

• Full remote work capabilities.

• HealthSource covers 65% of health and dental insurance costs.

• Eight paid holidays.

• Two floating holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Eligibility to participate in a 401k plan after the first year of employment.

• Unlimited training opportunities and CEUs through Relias.

• Additional benefits outlined in the Employee Handbook.