Clinician- Crisis Intervention Spec. North Inland Mhc

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JOB SUMMARY

The Clinician - Crisis Intervention Specialist meets the needs of clients who are Urgent Walk-Ins, are in crisis when they are in the facility or in crisis when they call in for assistance. The CIS performs a range of psychotherapeutic and rehabilitative interventions including psychosocial assessment, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention and limited case management duties as needed. In addition, the Clinician serves as the Care Coordinator for clients ensuring that they receive the full spectrum of services in a seamless manner and that they receive the optimal level of care needed to maximize functioning and minimize the need for higher levels of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides crisis intervention services to clients - e.g., Urgent Walk-Ins, crisis calls, etc.
• Works closely with community partners such as PERT, the police, the SD Psychiatric hospital, etc.
• Works closely with Psychiatrist to monitor the psychiatric well-being of clients.
• Serves as Care Coordinator for a caseload of clients as assigned by Program Manager.
• Provides a variety of services including group and individual counseling, rehabilitation/skills building, relapse prevention,

and crisis intervention.

• Performs psychosocial assessments.
• Practices the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery.
• Demonstrates and supports a strong working knowledge of the CCISC model of dual recovery principles and practices,

applying an integrated treatment approach with PSR principles.

• Interacts therapeutically with clients and exhibits boundaries consistent with professional standards.
• Works with volunteers and interns in an informative and collegial capacity.
• Completes all charting and documentation as contractually required and in timely manner as dictated by program

requirements. Assists in promoting program services to community when appropriate.

• Participates in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and follows guidelines that promote workplace safety.
• Provides input towards policy and procedure design, revision, and deletion.
• Ensures facility and program upkeep and safety by maintaining neat and clean work areas, by securing work area at close

of business day

• Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Registered as an Associate (ASW, AMFT, APCC) by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences is required.
• Two years of experience working with mentally ill populations and high acuity clients.
• One year of experience working with acute psychiatric and dually diagnosed individuals is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best practices in psychiatric, substance abuse, psychosocial rehabilitation, and recovery, and the CCISC

model of integrated services for co-occurring disorders.

• Knowledge of Medical model including the DSM, psychosocial rehabilitation and CCISC model.
• Extensive knowledge of individual, group, family, and cognitive therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of Cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision to persons with psychiatric or dual

diagnosis disorders.

• Knowledge of Current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.
• Knowledge of Symptoms and treatment of people suffering from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse

disorders.

• Knowledge of Behavioral management techniques, crisis intervention skills; assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

techniques. Knowledge of Laws and ethics guiding the profession

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
• Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☒ Climbing

☐ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☐ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☒ Sitting for long periods of time

I can perform the above job duties:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

MHS is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or protected veteran status.