Crisis Clinician - Youth

Compass Health Network; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network seeks a Crisis Clinician – Youth to join the Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care in Saint Peters. The role centers on assessments, stabilization, and trauma-informed support for youth ages 5–17, aiming to reduce hospitalizations and unnecessary law enforcement involvement.

The position is full-time, with a Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm schedule and two weeknights 5:00pm-9:00pm, totaling ~32 hours weekly. Reports to Jane Gavril; compensation $29.22-$41.45/hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required.
• High School or equivalent required if qualifying as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP).
• Minimum of two years of crisis services experience if bachelor’s degree is the highest level of education obtained.
• 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: CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP.

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

Youth services

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology

Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP)

Tools

PLPC

LMSW

PLMFT

LPC

LCSW

LMFT

CADC

CRADC

CRAADC

CCJP

CCDP

Job description

Department: Youth BH Urgent Care

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Saint Peters - Mexico Court

Reporting To: Jane Gavril

Compensation: $29.22 - $41.45 / hour

Description

Be the Calm in the Crisis — Make a Meaningful Impact as a Crisis Clinician – Youth Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm, two weeknights 5:00pm-9:00pm. 32 hours weekly.

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:

• CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP