Therapist - Children's Mobile Crisis
Company: Macomb County Community Mental Health
Location: Clinton
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Under direction, Mobile Crisis provides crisis
intervention and de-escalation services in the home and community.
Completes hospital face to face screenings to determine if child
needs inpatient care. Maintains clinical and administrative
records; coordinates, consults and provides liaison work with other
agencies and systems; ensures service authorizations are current;
implements program goals and activities in keeping with program
philosophy. Performs related duties as assigned. This program
currently operates Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position is required to
work evenings and Saturday's, and hours of the program are expected
to expand as the needs grow.This position also requires to maintain
a small caseload on the Children's Diversion program. Children's
Diversion program is a 28 day crisis stabilization program for
children providing crisis intervention and to help stabilize the
home environment to avert hospitalization, maintain the child in
their home and/or assist with assimilation once a child is
discharged from the hospital with the goal of preventing subsequent
hospitalizations. The program also includes collaboration with
schools, juvenile court and other organizations the youth may be
involved in.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs direct clinical
services, including, crisis intervention and de-escalation.Performs
indirect clinical services, including, timely and complete case
documentation following MCCMH policies and procedures; confirms
diagnosis to make the most suitable, least restrictive and
medically necessary clinical recommendations; and assists client
and/or family in obtaining appropriate programs and
resources.Provides follow up services for consumers to assist in
obtaining necessary services, coordinating with Access Center or
current provider to ensure the consumer is receiving the proper
level of care.Maintains clinical documentation accurate and
up-to-date, including, assessments, progress notes, crisis/safety
plans, and other required documentation.Ensures administrative
paperwork is accurate and up to date, including, staff activity
logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case
lists.Participates in agency and system staff meetings.Conducts
thorough, accurate, and clinically sound triage/screening with
consumer/guardian/family members in a timely manner.Requests
appropriate authorizations for services provided; monitors
utilization of services; requests re-authorizations or
continuations as appropriate.Serves on community mental health or
community based committees as directed.May supervise the work of
department interns.Obtain and maintain a Michigan driver's license
prior to time of hire.This position requires you to be on call
during the week until 9pm on some weeknights and 10 to 6 on some
Saturdays.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):
REQUIRED:Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or
Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field
from an accredited college or university.Licensed Master Social
Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW),
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional
Counselor (LLPC), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP),
or Licensed Psychologist (LP).Possession of required state
licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging
and credentialing guidelines.Must meet qualifications of CMHP and
QMHP.Minimum of at least 10 hours of training specific to crisis
intervention and de-escalation techniques.Minimum of two years
clinical experience working with children that are seriously
emotionally disturbed.Be physically able to perform the essential
functions of the position, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
PREFERRED:One (1) year or more of experience working in a community
mental health setting.Two (2) years clinical experience working in
crisis oriented services specifically for children and
families.Four plus years previous experience in the assessment and
treatment of children, including, but not limited to juvenile
justice population, SED children, and IDD children.
SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:Working knowledge of resources within
MCCMH and outside of Macomb County Community Mental
Health.Considerable knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health
Code/401 criteria.Knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional
disturbance, and developmental disabilities.Strong knowledge of
techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous
situations.Ability to effectively speak and understand the English
language.Ability to speak and understand a language other than
English, is preferred.Effective written and verbal
communication.Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with elected officials,Administrators, Department
Heads, staff, union officials and the public.Ability to conduct
oneself with tact and courtesy.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Works in an office environment,
as well as in the community, and uses a computer, telephone and
other office equipment as needed, to perform duties. The noise
level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with
frequent contact with customers.Bends, stoops and reaches in order
to file, search for and retrieve records and documents.Manual
dexterity and regular fine-finger and hand/wrist motions are
required for operating a keyboard, writing and filing.Seeing
(vision), sitting, talking/speaking, or listening/hearing are
regularly required.Operates an automobile while performing assigned
job duties.
General Requirements and/or DisclaimersThe above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified.Complies
with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency
Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as
well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by these
statutes.Be physically able to perform the essential functions of
the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.GRANT OR
EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if
sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
Job Types: Full-time, ContractSalary: $26.00 - $36.00 per hour
Schedule:
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