Therapist II Crisis Unit

Title: Crisis Therapist II
Worksite: ACSU-Adult Crisis Unit
County: Warren
Hours Status: Full-Time
Pay Range: $60,000 yearly
Brief Job Description: The Crisis Therapist position is a unique opportunity to for an individual seeking to work with a team of dedicated staff who recognize the importance of serving individuals in crisis. LifeSkills Adult Crisis Unit provides crisis response and prevention for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or intellectual/developmental disabilities related needs. Our team is committed to providing 24/7 crisis care to adults in a safe, professional and compassionate manner.
Benefits of Becoming a Crisis Therapist:

• Opportunity to work for an organization that is passionate about quality care and providing a thoughtful approach to improving the lives of individuals in crisis.
• Work with supportive and encouraging team of mental health professionals.
• Participate with other community leaders, such as emergency department staff, law enforcement and social services, to ensure a crisis intervention system is available for individuals in need within this community.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time off (PTO)
• Continuing Education and licensure expense budget
• Supervision costs paid for individuals seeking full licensure and requiring supervision
• Health Insurance
• 401-K match after one year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete KRS 202A involuntary hospital evaluations.
• Provide supportive interventions to adults in a 24-hour mental health facility, ensuring that they have access to psychotherapy as well as an individual service plan and treatment plan.
• Provide screenings to walk-in's and phone referral.
• Additional responsibilities may include performing evaluations for the jail diversion and providing mobile crisis interventions to adults and children outside of LifeSkills facilities.

Qualifications:

• Position requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family, counseling with independent licensure or Bachelor's degree in Nursing with certification as a psychiatric and mental health nurse by American Nursing Association.
• Must meet requirements of Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined by KRS 202A.
• Strong preference for the candidate to have previous experience with crisis services.
• Acceptable background check.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly under stressful conditions

***All 30+ hour positions will be enrolled in our company retirement program through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA); six percent (6%) of your gross income will be deducted from each check. All LifeSkills Inc. / Pennyroyal Inc. employees who work 30 hours or more a week are required to participate in this program.
The employee contribution rate is set by the State General Assembly. Employee contributions are deposited into member accounts. These contributions to the retirement system are currently tax deferred. Member accounts are kept confidential between the member and the Kentucky Retirement Systems.
LifeSkills is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employees who are interested and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions on-line at http://www.lifeskills.com/about-us/jobs-center/