Posted:
2/25/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Tennessee, United States ⋅ Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Category:
ProfessionalCity:
JacksonState:
TennesseeShift:
Job Description Summary:
Responsible for providing crisis intervention services to clients in the office and in both secured and non-secured off-site locations. Responsibilities of Crisis Clinician I are performed for an adult to geriatric age groups. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, responsible for crisis intervention to a fluctuating volume of clients per day, for a designated shift, five days per week, generally 8 hours per day. The employee is subject to call back as needed.Provides brief crisis-oriented counseling on the phone as needed or face to face in the center or an off-site location.
Coordinates services for clients with agencies and professionals.
Screens and refers clients for the appropriate level of care. Assists physicians and qualified staff in the first certification process for emergency admission of clients to the Regional Mental Health Institute by pre-assessing clients and collecting information.
Works flexible shifts as determined by Clinical Manager.
Works on weekends and/or holidays as determined by the Clinical Manager.
Maintains accurate documentation of all services rendered.
Has daily interactions with clients who are mentally ill, seriously emotionally disturbed, and/or chemically dependent who, due to their impairment, are at high risk
for labile, volatile, and/unpredictable behavior.
Attends all staff meetings and completes mandatory training.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree is required.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Valid Driver’s license required. CPI training within 90 day orientation period and maintained throughout employment.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in the mental health field preferred.
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Website: https://wth.org/
Headquarter Location: Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1950
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Non Profit