Job Description:

To lessen trauma, divert from emergency departments or criminal justice system, and prevent unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations. The Mobile Crisis Team will be available to Marion and Johnson County clients regardless of age and/or ability to pay.Essential Job Functions:Triage calls in order to assess clinical severity of the of crisis situation and determine whether the crisis meets the minimum clinical expectations for an in-person response. Utilize telehealth or over the phone response to situations that need assistance but are less severe thus not requiring in person response. If clinical event requires an in person response, the clinician will have 60 minutes to respond to the location of the crisis event.Clinical interventions will have a completion of assessment to determine appropriate clinical interventions, including may include de-escalation and stabilization of client’s interactions, development of safety planning, development and/or reinforcing of potential coping skills, connection to appropriate resources, and clinical assessment to determine if more intensive intervention would continue to be necessaryContinue to assist clients in maintaining their stability including connecting them to the appropriate resources based on their mental health, substance abuse and or physical needs. Coordinate and connect clients for evaluations by psychiatric and/or primary care providers.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Follow up with clients who reached out to the after-hours crisis line to follow up and make sure that can connect clients to appropriate level of treatment.  Coordinate with Care Coordination team to make sure that A&C crisis clients are connected to their ongoing teams and any additional needed services are identified and added as part of treatment plan. Completion of risk assessment and safety planning for high-risk clients on Zero Suicide Pathway.  Completion of weekly Zero Suicide Pathway contacts that are assigned to the crisis therapist caseloadCreating a professional environment by promoting open communication and building upon the strengths of the teamExperience and Education Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Must be licensed or license eligibleLCSW, LMHC, LMFTTravel is requiredMinimum of two years experience working in human service-related field (licensed)Employment Requirements:Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.Must be 21 years of age or olderMinimum one (1) year of recoveryWithin the first year of employment, receive training on:Signs and symptoms of disability related illnessesWorking with families and caretaker of clients receiving servicesRights, roles, and responsibilities of client and familiesClient self-help skillsIndividual treatment plansBasic principle of assessmentSpecial needs and characteristicsPhilosophy of community support approachSuicide awareness/precautionQuality assuranceInfection controlPhilosophy, values, and objectives of CPRCBehavioral management/crisis interventionIssues/involuntary holdBrightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.