Crisis Bed Therapist and Clinical Coordinator

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.

Seaford (DE)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. seeks a Crisis Bed Clinical Coordinator to supervise the Crisis Bed Program, provide individual, group, and family therapy, and ensure safety and high-quality care for youth admitted to the Crisis Bed program.

The role requires a Master’s degree and Delaware clinical licensure eligibility, with supervisory experience and a focus on trauma-informed, patient-centered treatment in Lewes, DE.

Qualifications

Master's degree required and Delaware licensure eligibility for clinical practice.
Two years of relevant post-graduate experience and supervisory experience preferred.
Ability to supervise staff, conduct therapy, and coordinate clinical services.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth in Crisis Bed.
Supervise Crisis Bed staff and coordinate clinical needs of the program.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk assessments for level of care.
Develop discharge plans and coordinate aftercare and resources.
Maintain thorough documentation from intake to discharge.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and licensing.

Skills

Reliability & Flexibility

Customer Service

Written and Verbal Communication

Collaboration and Teamwork

Crisis Intervention and RiskAssessment

Education

Master’s Degree in a related clinical field

Delaware licensure eligible (LCSW/LPCMH/LMFT/PhD Psych)

Job description

Summary/objective

Under the supervision of the Crisis Program Senior Manager, the Crisis Bed Clinical Coordinator is responsible for clinical supervision of the Crisis Bed Program. This position will provide individual, group, and family therapy for youth admitted to the Crisis Bed Program with a wide variety of psychological and emotional problems (ie. aggressive and defiant behavior due to problems with emotion regulation, suicidal/homicidal ideation, plans, or attempts, family conflicts, etc.) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in a Crisis Bed setting. The incumbent is responsible for clinical consultation to Mental Health Technicians, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors, and Crisis Bed Program Supervisor. They are dedicated and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and therapeutic client care. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for documentation of clinical and case management services provided from intake through discharge.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the clinical oversite, supervision, and consultation of the Crisis Bed Program
Collaborate closely with Crisis Bed Supervisor to ensure highest clinical standards are maintained
Conduct psychosocial assessments to document client history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the client and their family members.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy in addition to crisis intervention using various treatment modalities
Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the client by utilizing the treatment team, determine aftercare needs, identify and assess family and community resources, and provide referrals as needed
Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care
Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family, and community systems to participate in the development and implementation of a person-centered treatment plan
Deliver solution-focused and trauma-informed clinical interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem solving, communication, and relationship conflicts
Use critical thinking and risk management skills when connecting with clients in Crisis Bed
Understand warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide risk and risk of harm to others
Maintain professional, trauma-informed, and empathetic interactions during interactions with children, families, and stakeholders
Develop comprehensive skills providing support for children and youth in Crisis Bed

Functional Role In Crisis Bed Setting

Provides clinical leadership, coaching, and clinical supervision for Crisis Bed staff.
Responsible for clinical development/training and assists Program Supervisor with scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management as needed
Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Clinical needs of Crisis Bed program including identifying areas for training and growth
Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other Crisis Bed staff, families, and community members
Assume responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others
Ensures Incident Reports are initiated, completed, reviewed and submitted according to policy

Case Management

Provides clinical review of electronic documentation to ensure high quality clinical records
Communicate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain a systems-based approach
Collaborates with school staff regarding educational needs for clients while they are in the Crisis Bed
Communicate with and provide appropriate documentation to the DPBHS team for utilization review
In partnership with the Crisis Program Senior Manager and Crisis Bed Program Supervisor, develop and maintain programmatic needs, data collection, and outcome studies

General Responsibilities

Uphold professional standards of treatment and the mission of the organization
Maintain a quality code of conduct, ethics and professionalism
Provide goal-directed and team-oriented services
Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
Assure compliance with all policies and procedures and licensing regulations
Must successfully complete all agency required training within 30 days of employment and maintain timely applicable certification
Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timeframes

Competencies/ Capabilities

Reliability & Flexibility
Customer Service
Written and Verbal Communication
Collaboration and Teamwork
Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment

Supervisory responsibilities: Clinical oversight of Crisis Bed Program Supervisor, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors, and Crisis Bed Mental Health Technicians

Work environment: Lewes, DE

Physical Demands

This position involves physical interventions, including the potential use of holds, and may require the ability to lift, carry, and assist clients as needed. The successful candidate must be physically capable of responding to challenging situations in a safe and controlled manner
Frequent walking, standing, twisting, bending, squatting
Proficient auditory and visual skills

Travel required: Travel for specific tasks

Schedule

8-hour shift
10am-6pm (flexible to meet needs of the program and clients/families)
Monday-Friday
Participates in Clinical Supervisor On-Call Rotation

Minimum Qualification

Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure in the state of Delaware as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist.
Possess Delaware Clinical Licensure (social work, psychology, counseling)
Minimum of two years of relevant full-time post graduate experience
Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualification

Experience working in an inpatient or residential/group home setting
Bilingual

Eeo

Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Delaware Guidance Services

DGS is the largest non-profit provider of outpatient behavioral health services for children and families in Delaware, and the only statewide organization of its kind continuously accredited by The Joint Commission since 1999. Our vision for Delaware—resilient families nurturing children’s well‑being—flows from our mission to provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed therapeutic services that strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.

Each year, DGS serves an average of 3,500 children and youth through a clinically excellent continuum of care that includes outpatient therapy, community‑based services, school‑based supports, mobile crisis response, and short‑term youth crisis stabilization. Our clinical lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, ensuring that children and families have access to timely, flexible, and culturally responsive care wherever it is needed—at home, in school, in the community, or at one of our five office locations across Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford.

If you want to learn more about Delaware Guidance Services, please go to https://www.delawareguidance.org/about/ ;

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