CLINICIAN - MCERT

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health/Dental/Vision

403(b) retirement and leave

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Crisis Team Therapist for the Mobile Crisis Response Team to deliver emergency services in the PBMHR service area, with on-call duties and after-hours coverage.

The role aims to divert hospitalizations when possible, coordinate with local mental health centers, and participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide compassionate crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required.
• Must have CMHT Therapist Certification at hire; Clinical license preferred.
• Behavioral health internship required.
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Reliable transportation needed to provide services in the community.
• Working knowledge of mental health symptoms and how they present in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with an individual's local mental health center staff to ensure coordinated, local long-term care.
• Administers emergency diagnostic and therapy services to individuals in crisis, including family members and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the consumer served.
• Participates in team staffing and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop effective safety/crisis intervention plans that are person-centered and support strong therapeutic partnerships with individuals and their families.
• Assists in diverting individuals from more intensive levels of care and maintaining individuals in their home communities when appropriate.

Skills

CMHT certification

Driver's license

Strong communication

Independent work

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a Crisis Team Therapist for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCERT) in Hattiesburg, MS. The Crisis Team Therapist position will provide emergency services for individuals in the PBMHR services area. Position has on-call duties. The Crisis Team Therapist position is 24/7 and may require coverage after hours, on weekends and holidays. The goal of the Mobile Crisis Response Team is to divert hospitalizations when possible.

County: Forrest

City: Hattiesburg

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Education: Master's Degree

We offer a competitive benefits package including company paid Life Insurance and LTD. Health/Dental/Vision, FSA and HSA, 403(b) retirement and other voluntary benefits are available along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required
• Must have a minimum of a CMHT Therapist Certification at hire; Clinical license preferred
• Behavioral health internship required
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Reliable transportation needed to provide services in the community
• Working knowledge of mental health symptoms and how they present in crisis situations

Excellent Communication Skills Required

• Independent work ability

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with an individual's local mental health center staff to ensure coordinated, local long-term care.
• Administers emergency diagnostic and therapy services to individuals in crisis, including family members and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the consumer served.
• Participates in team staffing and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop effective safety/crisis intervention plans that are person-centered and support strong therapeutic partnerships with individuals and their families.
• Assists in diverting individuals from more intensive levels of care and maintaining individuals in their home communities when appropriate.