Clinician - Crisis Stabilization Unit (Saco)

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Job Code:

13263

Location:

Saco 04072

Department:

Crisis Stabilization Adlt FT/PT Status:

Full Time Summary:

Sweetser is searching for a Crisis Clinician! Within the framework of recovery and resiliency provides client centered short term therapy to an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Starting Salary $60,000 with a $5,000 sign on bonus!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Completes timely comprehensive assessment of individuals admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Collaboratively develops treatment plans and monitors progress of goals. Responsible for coordination of care with internal/external providers and naturals supports. Provides clinical supervision and training to CSU direct care staff. Creates and implements comprehensive discharge/aftercare plan for each individual. Transports clients, when needed. Provides necessary information/communication to meet all requirements needed for managed care authorization of services and 3 rd party insurance reimbursement. Ensures proper releases and service agreements are acquired. Ensure documentation is timely and reflects medical necessity. Attends treatment team and service planning meetings when requested. Provides coverage to the milieu, as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Consistently use the skills of Motivational Interviewing. Demonstrates understanding of Peer Support. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and the community and collaborates effectively within complex systems. Receives and understands professional feedback from supervisors and colleagues and implements supervisory suggestions for performance improvement. Listens and responds to clients, family and colleagues in a sensitive and respectful manner. Recognizes signs of increasing clinical or situational risk and of escalating behavior and utilizes de-escalation and safety implementation techniques effectively. Recognizes variables underlying stressful situations, discerns methods to diffuse or contain them and quickly implements the most effective intervention. Provides crisis/risk assessments and develops/implements stabilization plans that are creative and specific to the persons served and their needs, and promotes health and growth with the goal of reintegration into the community Manages multi-task situations and conflicting demands, copes with stressful situations, prioritizes projects and responsibilities, and meets critical deadlines. Maintains current knowledge in present practice area, i.e., attendance at required hours of organization educational programs and utilizes clinical supervision as a learning experience. Demonstrates ability to work with diverse populations and accepts differences in perspective and values. Communicates ideas and opinions in a clear and constructive manner, both verbally and in writing. Intermediate computer skills required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in either social work, psychology, clinical counseling or other comparable mental health program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

LCSW, LCPC or LMFT, Independent License preferred, conditional licensure considered. Maintain a valid state driver's license. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years relevant experience. Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.