Crisis Response Clinician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4738933) Apply  Crisis Response Clinician Salary $65,749.00 - $101,920.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Temporary with benefits (More than 1000 hours) Job Number 24-05195 Department Community Safety Opening Date 11/21/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $ 65,749 - $ 78,899 Hours: M-F 9-5pm This position is devoted to providing crisis management and support services for people in crisis. This 3 year grant opportunity is part of an initiative to serve those most vulnerable in the community. Incumbents in this classification perform professional and clinical support in the delivery of services, as a licensed clinician. As assigned, work may include: responding to calls for service; de-escalating crisis situations; screening and assessing situations; providing therapeutic interventions; developing care plans; and maintaining related documentation. Duties/Responsibilities + Carries a small caseload of individuals diagnosed with SPMI and SA in extreme need of consistent care and attention by providing therapeutic interventions, de-escalation strategies and methods, advocacy, and community partnership resource connections + As part of a team, conducts follow-up contacts; identifies needs and resources; and ensures individuals are connected to appropriate care providers and resources. + Consults with clinical leadership to coordinate, develop and implement care plans to address the needs of individuals; makes diagnosis of individuals; identifies, engages and makes referrals to community resources and other support areas or organizations; and ensures connections are made to additional services. + Responds to non-law enforcement 911 calls for service while learning and utilizing assessment and intervention strategies as a clinical provider of a crisis response team in the field or in a call center + Clinician will review and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and policy. + Ensures up-to-date knowledge and methods of profession by attending and participating in training, participating with clinical and administrative supervision, and other staff developmental activities; and provides input to department procedures and operations + Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: + Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment planning and psychotherapy including DSM5 diagnosis criteria, Severe Mental Illness, Severe Persistent Mental Illness and Intellectual Development Disability. + Population experiencing behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse and intellectual developmental disability crisis. + Principles and practices of person-centered treatment plan development. + Methods and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation. + Local human services, health, legal and mental health organizations and programs. + Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. + Customer service principles. + Methods and techniques of individual advocacy. + Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. + Modern office technology. + Methods and techniques of proper documentation. SKILLED IN: + Development and implementation of treatment plans. + Identifying the signs and symptoms of mental illness, substance abuse and other behavioral illness. + De-escalating emergency and crisis situations. + Demonstrating initiative, sound judgment and focus in crisis situations. + Team collaboration and partnership. + Coordinating with staff and multiple agencies as needed. + Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards. + Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. + Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and other to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + Master’s degree or equivalent in social work, psychology, or related human services field. + Two years of relevant experience + Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina Class C driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of start date. Additional Preferred Skills + Provisionally or Fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW/LCSWA), Provisionally or Fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC/LCMHCA), Provisionally or Fully Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Provisionally or Fully Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A) + Ability to speak multiple languages with a priority on the Spanish language. Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + PhD or Juris Doctorate 04 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire) + I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. + I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. + I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 05 How many years of related experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 2 years of related experience + 2 years but less than 6 years related experience + 6 years but less than 10 years related experience + 10 years but less than 14 years related experience + 14 or more years related experience 06 Are you Provisionally licensed or fully licensed professional within any of the following areas: + Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS/A) + Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC/A) + Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/A) + Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT/A) + None of these 07 Are you willing and able to travel to and from worksite and other locations within Durham? + Yes + No 08 Do you have any professional experience working with individuals in crisis in acute care settings? + Yes + No 09 Are you proficient in the Spanish language (speak, read, and write)? + Yes + No Required Question