Clinical Crisis & Commitment Liaison

REGION VI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION; Greenwood (MS); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

State Retirement

Paid Holidays

Leave Accrual

FMLA benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Deferred Comp

Employee Assistance Program

Loan Forgiveness through HRSA

LPC Supervision

Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Insurance

Zusammenfassung

REGION VI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION in Greenwood, MS is seeking an experienced Mental Health Therapist to deliver therapy services and crisis management for adults and children, with a focus on accurate assessments and referrals.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in a mental health field, DMH licensure eligibility, and a Mississippi driver license, in a full-time daytime shift. Join a diverse clinical team committed to serving vulnerable populations and providing growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Field required.
• Eligible to meet DMH Certification/Licensure requirements for Therapist (CMHT).
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License required.

Aufgaben

• Therapy (group, individual, family); crisis management; direct clinical services for a broad range of Mental Health needs with adults and children to include diagnostic impressions, clinical assessments and referrals as needed.
• Build collaborative professional partnerships with community stakeholders including local police department, sheriff's department and hospital(s).
• Reduce the number of unnecessary involuntary commitment affidavits filed by collaborating with staff at the Chancery Clerk's office and assessing client need and affiant report.
• Reduce unnecessary admissions to Mississippi State Hospital and other DMH facilities by performing pre-evaluation screenings, monitoring commitment evaluations and hearings, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the most appropriate dispensation of cases.
• Work with local authorities, on site when warranted, to assess mental health needs in the event that mental health is thought to be contributing factor during law enforcement interventions.
• Assess individuals in need to determine which services/interventions/resources will be most appropriate for them and refer as needed.
• Provide case and/or program consultation with family and outside resources (agencies) as needed.

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Mental Health Field

DMH Certification/Licensure eligibility for Therapist (CMHT)

Jobbeschreibung

REGION VI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION in Greenwood, MS is seeking an experienced Mental Health Therapist to deliver therapy services and crisis management for adults and children, with a focus on accurate assessments and referrals.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in a mental health field, DMH licensure eligibility, and a Mississippi driver license, in a full-time daytime shift. Join a diverse clinical team committed to serving vulnerable populations and providing growth opportunities.