Crisis Clinician - Youth (Part-time)

Compass Health, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health, Inc. seeks a Crisis Clinician - Youth to work in our Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC) center. You will assess youth in crisis alongside a nurse, guide care flow, and coordinate referrals to ensure timely, trauma-informed stabilization for ages 5-17.

Responsibilities include thorough intake, documentation, collaboration with partners, and data support for the team. This role emphasizes culturally responsive care in underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required, or high school/equivalent if qualifying as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP).
• Minimum of two years of experience in Crisis Services if a bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained.
• Licensure/certification options include PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT or CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP if QAP.

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.

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

High School or equivalent

Job description

Be the Calm in the Crisis - Make a Meaningful Impact as a Crisis Clinician - Youth Schedule: Sundays 9a-9p, Monday & Thursday 5p-9p

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