Crisis Clinician I Position Available In Madison, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Crisis Clinician I position at Pathways Main Office in Jackson, Tennessee, involves providing crisis intervention services to clients in various locations. Responsibilities include brief counseling, coordinating services, and assisting with emergency admissions. A bachelor's degree is required, along with a valid driver's license and emergency behavior management training. Previous experience in mental health is preferred.
Job Description
Crisis Clinician I locations
Pathways Main Office
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 9 Days Ago
job requisition id
R-202510096
Category:
Professional City:
Jackson State:
Tennessee Shift:
12 – Night (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Responsible for providing crisis intervention services to clients in the office and in both secured and non-secured off-site locations. Responsibilities of Crisis Clinician I are performed for adult to geriatric age groups. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, responsible for crisis intervention to a fluctuating volume of clients per day, for a designated shift, five days per week, generally 8 hours per day. Employee is subject to call back as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides brief crisis oriented counseling on the phone as needed or face to face in the center or an off-site location.
Coordinates services for clients with agencies and professionals. Screens and refers clients for appropriate level of care.
Assists physicians and qualified staff in the first certification process for emergency admission of client to the Regional Mental Health Institute by pre-assessing clients and collecting information.
Works flexible shifts as determined by Clinical Manager. Works on weekends and/or holidays as determined by the Clinical Manager.
Maintains accurate documentation of all services rendered.
Has daily interactions with clients who are mentally ill, seriously emotionally disturbed and/or chemically dependent who, due to their impairment, are at high risk for labile, volatile and/unpredictable behavior.
Attends all staff meetings and completes mandatory training.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
A bachelor’s degree is required.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION
Valid Driver’s license required.
Emergency behavior management training within 90 day orientation period and maintained throughout employment.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in the mental health field preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Computer skills required.
