Full Time Night Risk Assessment Clinician

Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking a Part Time Risk Assessment Clinician Thursday & Friday 8am-8pm.  

Scope:

To support residential clients who have an increase in symptoms and need clinical assessment and care coordination at the residential programs overnight. To assist the Rollins residential staff in routine client support and care overnight.

Duties:

• Based on clinical need, assess residential clients who are struggling with increased symptoms.
• Triage clients through assessment and consultation with other team members.
• Facilitate patient transfers to the hospital, completing appropriate clinical documentation and logistical tasks.
• Communicate with other clinical staff any clinical issues that arise overnight.
• Complete assessment tools with clients at the residence when needed.
• Complete all documentation in accordance with guidelines.
• Complete room checks, monitor clients, room searches and other residential tasks as assigned when time permits.
• Practice ethically and comply with facility policies and accreditation standards (i.e., Joint Commission, ORS, etc.)
• When appropriate, ensure that client needs are being addressed in regard to improving their independent living skills. Assist, teach and/or model necessary and appropriate daily living skills to program participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Care Coordination Director

Competencies: This position should have sufficient competency in the following areas:

• Crisis screening and assessment skills.
• Facilitation of 1013 process.
• Ability to de-escalate clients in high distress.
• Knowledge of complex mental illness and related symptoms.
• Able to complete documentation in complete and timely manner in electronic health record
• Demonstrate urgency, consistency, and professionalism regarding all Skyland Trail responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Practice ethically and professionally
• Knowledge and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policies
• Knowledge of emergency procedures for fire, disaster and unplanned incidents
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid Procedure and involvement in provided training at Skyland Trail

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field (i.e.; Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.) required.
• Full licensure (either current LPC or LCSW) required.
• Prior experience in partial hospitalization/day treatment setting for clients experiencing severe/chronic psychiatric illness preferred
• Prior experience working with individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders preferred

Workplace Culture:

Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients’ healing and recovery.

Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity

Commitment to Community Health:

Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.