Mental Health Clinician at Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.

Description

Location/Shift

• Remote/ 7am-3pm per diem
• Remote/ 3pm - 11pm per diem
• Remote/ 11pm - 7am per diem

Job Description:

This position provides person-focused therapeutic services for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health events of varying acuity, inclusive of substance use and/or withdrawal. Contributes to the collaborative plan of care and delivery of services to individuals through assessment, evaluation, crisis interventions, referrals, development, and implementation of treatment plans using outcome-based goals. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team with the individual as a decision-maker.

• Provide a full range of crisis and behavior stabilization services supporting clients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis and/or who are experiencing high acuity behavioral health symptoms.
• In collaboration with a peer recovery specialist, nurse, and/or other professional team members, provide appropriate crisis intervention(s), supportive counseling, and de-escalation support.
• Coordinate with natural and paid support systems for transportation to emergency rooms, shelters, or outpatient clinics for the provision of care as determined appropriate through the assessment process.
• Using established mechanisms/processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and services.
• As identified and authorized within the scope of work, provide short-term limited, evidence-based counseling to individuals and support to their families and/or natural support systems.
• Attend MCRSS and other relevant training courses as offered and available.
• Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit.
• All tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized which are congruent as determined by your Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

Qualifications

Educational and License:

• A Master's in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS), or Master's in Social Work (MSW), Required
• Current counseling/social work licensure in Maryland (LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C), Required
• Current BLS Certification is preferred 

Experience:                           

•  2 years of experience as a counseling professional, Required

 Additional:                            

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required
• Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred

Physical Demands:               

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.

Psycho-Social Demands:      

• Seeks guidance / help proactively to support safety and quality care.
• Demonstrates skill of distress-tolerance to maintain calm and safety.
• Models positive regard with all members of the community of care.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal boundaries.
• Maintains personal and situational awareness through self-reflection.
• Practices ethical, evidence-based, and person-first decision-making.

Working Conditions:

• Potential exposure to highly emotional and stressful situations.

FLSA:         

• Non-Exempt