Mobile Crisis Intervention Clinician (also available for Southern Lorain Co at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery

Lorain, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

31.35

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Assessments, Diagnostic Assessments, Treatment Planning, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Client Support, Behavior Monitoring, Group Counseling, Outreach, Documentation, Training, Emergency Response, Client Transportation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff! With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development. Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is a leader in providing behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and children. We engage people in our community to achieve mental and emotional well-being through prevention, treatment, and advocacy. With the merger of The LCADA Way and The Nord Center, at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery we have the opportunity to provide integrated behavioral health care with cutting edge treatments and interventions in a supportive environment. We are looking for passionate, caring, and dedicated counselors and social workers to provide office-based and telehealth services to our clients. We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs. Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer: · Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere · Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence · Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Teambuilding · Wellness Programs and Activities · Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays) · Paid Bereavement Leave · Paid Jury Duty Time · Parental Leave · Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification · PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options · Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options · Company funded Health Savings Account · Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts · 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support · 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D · 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance · Added Value Benefits including: o Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family o Accident Plans for Employee and Family o Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family o Pet Insurance o Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family o Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family · 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match · Access to Personal Financial Advisor · Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program · License and Certification Reimbursement · License Testing Fee Reimbursement · Annual Tuition Reimbursement · Travel Expense Reimbursement · On-Site Pharmacy · Casual Dress Code · Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends · Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking Pay Range: $25.72 - 31.35 per hour Placement within the pay scale is commensurate with experience and qualifications Southern Lorain County clinicians will operate full-time Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm in Southern Lorain County to expand current crisis services with the goal of reducing wait times for the southern portion of the county (including but not limited to Oberlin, LaGrange, and Wellington). The position will consult with a Crisis Manager at the Main Riveon location and may report there occasionally for training, meetings, and coverage as necessary. The crisis services team responds in pairs for best practice and safety of staff and clients, a trained crisis assistant will be assigned to the team. POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The primary responsibility of this position is to provide routine and emergency mental health assessments, diagnostic assessments, stabilization, crisis intervention, and treatment planning of clients in the community, and on the Hotline. As an appropriately degreed/licensed member of the Crisis Services staff, this clinician serves with others as a Health Officer for the county subject to approval by the Executive Director of the Lorain County Board of Mental Health. All job functions are performed under the supervision of the Crisis managers and shift supervisors. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Respond to routine and emergency requests for service. Triage telephone calls and walk-ins. Gather information for telephone intake screening and emergency assessment and provide information and referral to persons requesting information. Provide telephone support and crisis intervention to clients who call the hotline. Perform crisis intervention for clients and their significant others. Provide face-to-face counseling to clients and significant others to promote stabilization of a crisis situation. Provide rape crisis intervention when Rape Crisis volunteers are not available. Perform mental health assessments. Perform pre-hospital screenings, diagnostic assessments and intake screenings in response to requests for outpatient services. Determine the needed interventions to ensure safety of clients and others based on the mental status assessments. Assess clients when placed on the unit for 23-hour monitoring. Manage the care of clients on the residential stabilization unit. Provide one-on-one crisis intervention to clients, monitor self-medication of clients, monitor behavior and mental status of clients on the unit, develop treatment plans within 24 hours for clients, and document client progress in chart. Manage the medication room and monitor client self-medication. Coordinate the stabilization unit treatment plan with Center service providers. Lead the groups on the CRU unit and Partial Hospitalization groups, and assist clients in obtaining personal care items. Transport clients to community sites as needed. Carry out duties as a health officer in Lorain County. Assess the mental status of persons to determine the safety of clients and others according to the emergency medical certificate guidelines. Make outreach as needed to assess and intervene with clients reported to be in crisis. Work with families, significant others, other community agencies and law enforcement officials as needed to assess and intervene with clients reported to be in crisis. Oversee and guide the treatment interventions of mental health technicians. Provide clinical consultation to technicians. Provide group counseling to the Residential Unit clients and clients from the community. Provide critical incident debriefing, support and education to the community. Attend meetings at the Center as required and assigned. Train students and new staff working in Crisis Services. Complete all necessary paperwork on time and follow Center procedures and clinical standards in performing all job duties. Complete and tabulate report items (e.g. contact sheets, shift reports, crisis alert, pre-hospital screenings). Consult with MD’s and other providers as needed regarding client assessments and crisis interventions. Ensure competence and annual certification in the following areas: CPR, First Aid, Physical Crisis Intervention, and Rape Crisis training. React to change and stress productively and to handle other tasks as assigned. Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. Get along with others and work as a team. Exhibit the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum requirements listed in this Position Description. Has / Maintains a good on-time and attendance record. And all other tasks as assigned Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED The employee must have a good working knowledge of DSM V, mental health assessments, crisis intervention techniques, and psychotropic medications. Must have good oral and written communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicts in working with community agencies, multidisciplinary teams, and in dealing with the public on the hotline calls. In order to perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues. Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures. WORKING CONDITIONS In addition to an office setting, a significant part of the work is performed in the community during outreach, i.e., client’s home, school, shelter, emergency rooms, etc. Because of the variety of environments and physical conditions that will be encountered, this individual must be able to successfully interact and navigate in all types of facilities and weather conditions. This includes being able to walk, climb stairs, navigate changing surface conditions including wet, slippery, and icy grounds, and function in the proximity of electrical appliances, open flames and in areas with poor air quality including potentially smoke-filled rooms. This individual may periodically be required to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Must be able to physically interact with client and others in emergency situations to prevent harm to client and others. The individual in this position must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Due to the extensive computer work this individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and operate required equipment REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS Must be licensed in the State of Ohio as an LSW or LPC. Independent licensure is preferred. Two years' experience in the mental health field is preferred. Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office. The necessity for travel in this job requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with less than 6 points in a 36-month period, have proof of adequate personal automobile insurance, and use of a personal vehicle. Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) a plus. Experience with EHR (Electronic Health Records a plus).

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to provide routine and emergency mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for clients in the community. This role involves responding to crisis situations, performing assessments, and managing client care in various settings.