CLINICIAN - MCERT

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability (LTD)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

FSA / HSA

403(b) retirement

Leave policy

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a Crisis Team Therapist for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCERT) in Hattiesburg, MS. The role provides emergency behavioral health services in the PBMHR service area, with on-call duties and after-hours coverage as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in behavioral health, CMHT certification at hire, plus internship experience; valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required to serve the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health required.
• Must have CMHT Therapist Certification at hire; Clinical license preferred.
• Behavioral health internship required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with local mental health center staff to ensure coordinated long-term care.
• Administers emergency diagnostic and therapy services to individuals in crisis, including family and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age of the consumer served.
• Participates in team staffing as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develops safety/crisis intervention plans that are person-centered and foster therapeutic partnerships.
• Assists in diverting individuals from more intensive levels of care and maintains them in home communities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health crisis assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Driving license

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

CMHT Therapist Certification

Clinical license (preferred)

Job description

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resourcesis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

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.

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities.

Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Franklin, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne Counties.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with an individual's local mental health center staff to ensure coordinated, local long-term care.
• Administers emergency diagnostic and therapyservices 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.