Crisis Intervention Clinician – CSU Specialist

Peace River Center; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center seeks an SRT Clinician I to deliver direct therapeutic services and discharge planning in a secure crisis stabilization unit. You will conduct crisis assessments and therapy with adults and children, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely clinical documentation and discharge planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mental health fields and at least two years in social services, with preference for experience with mental illness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health related areas required.
• Minimum of two years experience in a social service field; volunteer considered.
• Preferred 1-year experience working with individuals with mental illness.
• On-line Baker Act (Florida Statute on involuntary commitment) training.
• Security Awareness training.
• Assigned Netsmart training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CSU crisis assessments/interventions including co-occurring issues.
• Facilitate coordinated team approach in clinical work with CSU clients.
• Conduct individual, group and family therapy as needed or as required by the Inpatient Clinical Supervisor.
• Assist in training clinical personnel.
• Provide collateral contacts and coordinate with various service providers to provide for continuity of care.
• Conduct treatment planning/discharge planning reviews with CSU clients.
• Provide crisis interventions, including interventions for co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct follow-up assessments/contacts.
• Concisely and correctly complete clinical documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
• Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU.
• Assist with community presentations as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments on CSU clients.
• Assist with clinical reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation.
• Act as liaison with other PRC programs and other service providers within the community at large.
• Assist in development and implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for CSU clients.
• Provide individual and family counseling for clients and their families.
• Coordinates clients' care with Physicians/ARNPs and Nursing team for continuity of care.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Ethics knowledge

Professional conduct

Comms

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Community resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health

Job description

Peace River Center seeks an SRT Clinician I to deliver direct therapeutic services and discharge planning in a secure crisis stabilization unit. You will conduct crisis assessments and therapy with adults and children, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely clinical documentation and discharge planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mental health fields and at least two years in social services, with preference for experience with mental illness.