Clinician I/LCSU/2171, 2238/SP

Peace River Center; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center seeks a CSU Clinician I to deliver direct clinical services to adults and children in a secure crisis stabilization unit. Responsibilities include intake/discharge planning, crisis assessments, and coordinating care with physicians, nursing staff, and community providers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mental health field, at least two years in social services, and completion of Baker Act/CPR/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health related areas required.
• Minimum of two years in a social service field; volunteer experience considered.
• Online Baker Act training and safety courses required: Security Awareness, First Aid, CPR, Netsmart.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including intake and discharge planning for CSU clients.
• Conduct crisis assessments/interventions and coordinate with Physicians/ARNPs and Nursing team.
• Facilitate family meetings and participate in therapeutic group activities.
• Complete intake paperwork and ensure timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with other service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Review Baker Act certificates and support day treatment planning.

Skills

Basic crisis assessment

Counselor ethics

Verbal & written communication

Leadership ability

Crisis intervention techniques

Knowledge of community resources

Professional & ethical practice

Florida statutes - 394 & 65E-5/65E-12

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health related area

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Fax

Copier

Cell phone

Job description

CSU Clinician I provides direct clinical services including intake and discharge planning to adults and children in a secure crisis stabilization unit.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards
• Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene
• Conduct CSU crisis assessments/interventions which include assessment of co-occurring issues
• Complete intake paperwork to support client assessment and treatment
• Facilitate a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients
• Conduct family meetings as needed
• Conduct groups as required by Inpatient Clinical Supervisor
• Assist in training clinical personnel
• Provide collateral contacts and coordinate with various service providers to provide for continuity of care
• Conduct treatment planning/discharge planning reviews with CSU clients
• Conduct follow-up assessments/contacts
• Concisely and correctly complete clinical documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner
• Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU
• Assist with community presentations as needed
• Conduct risk assessments on CSU clients
• Assist with clinical reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation
• Act as liaison with other PRC programs and other service providers within the community at large
• Assist in development and implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for CSU clientsCoordinates clients' care with Physicians/ARNPs and Nursing team for continuity of care
• Ability to arrive at work and ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to work at other CSU is needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mental health related areas required.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a social service field, preferred. Will consider volunteer experience. Prefer 1-year experience working with individuals with mental illness.

Training:

Must complete the following:

• On-line Baker Act (Florida Statute on involuntary commitment)
• Security Awareness training
• First Aid
• CPR
• Assigned Netsmart training

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic crisis assessment and action planning skills
• Knowledge of counselor ethics
• Ability to work in a professional and ethical manner
• Knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 394 and Florida Administrative Codes 65E-5 and 65E-12
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong leadership ability
• Knowledge of various crisis intervention techniques and best practices in emergency mental health
• Knowledge of community resources

Safety Equipment:

• Universal Precautions
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier, cell phone

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization

Relationship(s):

Supervises: None. However, it provides clinical guidance for Team Techs.

Fast-paced work environment.

The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental conditions such as communicable diseases and physical/verbal abuse from an out-of-control patient/client.

Must be able to provide crisis services in various community settings, such as private residences, emergency shelters, local businesses, community streets and neighborhoods.

EEO Statement:

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.