Crisis Services Clinician

Crisis Services Clinician

$1000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions

Location: Charlotte County

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care's (CBHC) is our area's largest not-for-profit provider of community-based behavioral health care, offering a full range of mental health and substance use services in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, North Port, Sarasota, and DeSoto and Lee Counties. Last year, we served over 11,000 individuals and families.

CBHC's mission is to partner with our patients to instill hope, inspire growth, and embrace life. CBHC strives to provide compassionate care to individuals with mental health or substance use disorders through a variety of programs. Our goal is optimal behavioral health and improved quality of life for all children, adolescents, adults, and families

Position Summary

CBHC has a unique opportunity for a full-time Crisis Services Clinical Manager. This position provides clinical and leadership support to the clinical teams providing services in our inpatient and residential facilities.

The Central Receiving Facility (CRF) provides assessment and treatment services 24/7. The CRF is a 30-bed inpatient facility with separate adult and children's units designed to serve those who are experiencing an acute mental health or substance use crisis and in immediate need of crisis and stabilization service, voluntarily or involuntarily. The treatment team provides individualized, structured treatment plans and therapeutic activities to individuals. Once stabilized, the team works to connect the individual and family to follow-up services.

The Recovery Center (RC) is a 15-bed, 28-day residential substance use treatment program for adults. The RC employs Recovery Specialists and clinicians to provide intensive, structured treatment to persons that have serious, chronic substance use disorder(s) (SUD). By providing a safe, substance-free environment, patients have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to live a substance-free lifestyle. Therapeutic services include individual, group, and family/significant other counseling; medication management, psychoeducation; overdose prevention and safety planning; relapse prevention; and life skills training.

The Crisis Services Evaluator/Screener provides crisis evaluations and referrals for individuals and families seeking assistance through CBHC. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Makes clinical determination of mental status, suicidality, homicidality, or self neglect of persons who present to the CRF or RC
• Responsible for screening, assessment, and discharge planning for persons receiving services at the CRF or RC
• Conducts individual and/or family sessions as well as leading group therapeutic activities for adults and children receiving inpatient services
• Obtains collateral information from persons who are familiar with the client in order to assess the level of risk
• Refers to licensed provider for involuntary assessment as needed.
• Assists patients with setting up outpatient appointments or with referrals to external community resources
• Assists with completion of emergency screenings for services as needed
• Provides information regarding mental health and substance use diagnosis and treatments
• Provides crisis de-escalation assistance to individuals in inpatient services
• Performs transfer evaluations per Baker Act law as needed
• Completes up-to-date documentation in accordance with the internal and external audit standards

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in human services field.
• One (1) year experience working with individuals in behavioral health
• Experience working with individuals in crisis or substance abuse is preferred.
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Ability to pass Level II Background clearance, drug test (CBHC is a drug free workplace)

• Computer proficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.

• Valid FL driver's license, insurance, and safe driving record
• Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.)

To achieve our mission, we must rely on highly skilled, engaged staff. Our staff is our most valuable asset. We offer flexible working schedules and competitive pay with benefits, including a very generous 9% non-matching retirement plan, PTO, 11 agency observed holidays, and medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer licensure reimbursement and Continuing Education Units for those who qualify.

Enjoy a friendly, professional work environment that strives to provide high quality, compassionate, cost effective behavioral health care services to individuals and families in our communities.

"Committed to restoring hope and changing lives..."

CBHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CBHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CBHC is a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.