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Spring River Mental Health and Wellness, Inc.

Crisis Therapist

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$42,056 / year median in Kansas

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness, Inc. is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Cherokee County, KS. This position will provide crisis services throughout Cherokee County with the primary office location in Riverton, KS.
Pay:
Starting pay from $73,000, commensurate with expereince.
Typical Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Spring River is a National Health Service Corp. Site for HRSA Loan Repayment Opportunities for qualifying individuals.
Primary Function:
To provide crisis and emergency response services for children and adults that will: Quickly assess the nature and degree of the mental health crisis. Provide crisis counseling and crisis intervention. Provide emergency assessments and pre-hospital screenings. Assist individuals/families to access resources to mediate the crisis. Maintain supportive services to the individual/family until the crisis is resolved or other services are engaged. Coordinate services with crisis case manager and other treatment team members. Completion of mental health intakes. Timely completion of service notes and other required documentation in the electronic health record. Timely submission of screening, preadmission assessments and other crisis response documentation. Assist with critical incident stress debriefings. To act as a liaison to law enforcement, the medical community and other referral resources. Serve in the afterhours Mobile Crisis Response team (MCR) rotation 4-5 weeks per year. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the program director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Operates efficiently in a variety of settings and offices. Remain positive and flexible under work pressure. Sound judgement in crisis and routine situations. Proficient with computers and word processing. Timely completion of EHR documentation and other written documents.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited university with current active license or ability for licensure through the Kansas Behavior Sciences Regulatory Board as a LMLP, LCP, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW, or LMFT. A minimum of one (1) year of expereince as a QMHP. Temporary licensure included. Successful completion of professional references, background checks, child and adult abuse registry checks, motor vehicle record check and pre-employment drug screen.
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK
: 40 - Regular full-time position
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Exempt Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:
Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
Clinical License (Required)
Work Location:
In person