Crisis Clinician - Youth

Compass Health, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health, Inc. is seeking a Crisis Clinician to assess youth in crisis and guide urgent care at the Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care center.

This role focuses on trauma-informed, person-centered care for ages 5-17, coordinating with nurses and multidisciplinary teams to stabilize youth in rural communities. The position requires advanced education in counseling/social work/psychology and relevant licensure, with a strong emphasis on timely documentation, referrals, and collaboration to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required, or high school/equivalent if qualifying as a QAP.
• Two years of experience in Crisis Services if a bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained.
• Licensure: PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT; or QAP credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assess youth in crisis alongside a nurse to determine clinical needs and next steps.
• Serve as the primary assessor for youth in urgent situations, completing intake and diagnostic assessments.
• Guide the flow of care at the YBHUC and coordinate referrals both internally and externally.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in line with agency and state standards.
• Collaborate with community partners and support seamless transitions of care.
• Ensure culturally responsive, strengths-based support for youth and their families.
• Support the YBHUC team with data collection and provide virtual crisis support to other locations as needed.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

High School or equivalent (QAP pathway)

Job description

• Make a Meaningful Impact as a Crisis Clinician
• Youth Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm 36 hours per week Join a compassionate, mission-driven team responding to youth in behavioral health or substance use crises. As a Crisis Clinician
• Youth, (Internal Title: Triage Clinician) you'll be at the front lines of care, conducting assessments, supporting youth aged 5-17, and guiding them toward stabilization and healing. Working in our Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC) center, you'll help ensure youth in rural communities receive timely, person-centered, and trauma-informed support-without unnecessary hospitalization or law enforcement involvement. This is a great opportunity for someone who: Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments where compassion and clinical skills go hand in hand. Wants to make a lasting difference in underserved communities. Values whole-person care and sees the potential in every young person they serve. Enjoys coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support youth and their families in moments of need. Key Responsibilities Assess youth in crisis alongside a nurse to determine clinical needs and next steps. Serve as the primary assessor for youth in urgent situations, completing intake and diagnostic assessments. Guide the flow of care at the YBHUC and coordinate referrals both internally and externally. Maintain thorough and timely documentation in line with agency and state standards. Collaborate with community partners and support seamless transitions of care. Ensure culturally responsive, strengths-based support for youth and their families. Support the YBHUC team with data collection and provide virtual crisis support to other locations as needed. Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required -or- High School or equivalent required, if qualifying as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum of two years of experience working in Crisis Services if a bachelor's degree is the highest level of education obtained LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION If a licensed therapist, must have one of the following:
• PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT If a QAP, must have one of the following: