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On-Call Crisis Clinician

On-Call Crisis Clinician

Family Service and Guidance Center of ToTopeka, KS, US
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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

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