Crisis Clinician - Youth (Part-time)

Compass Health, Inc.; Saint Peters (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Health Network is seeking a Crisis Clinician – Youth for our Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care in Saint Peters, KY. This part-time role focuses on assessing youth in crisis, coordinating with a nurse, and guiding families toward stabilization.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology (or a bachelor’s in a human services field with relevant licensure). You will work in a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed team serving rural communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in Crisis Services if a bachelor’s degree is the highest level of education obtained.
• Ability to assess youth in crisis with a nurse to determine clinical needs and next steps.
• Documentation in line with agency and state standards.

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 internal and external.
• 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

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

High School or equivalent (QAP path)

Job description

Crisis Clinician - Youth (Part-time)

Department: Youth BH Urgent Care

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Saint Peters - Mexico Court

Compensation: $29.22 - $41.45 / hour

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 internal and external.
• 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