Crisis Stabilization Clinician - NIGHTS

Oakland Community Health Network; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Oakland Community Health Network is seeking a Crisis Stabilization Clinician to provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and short-term treatment to individuals in acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The role requires collaboration with medical, psychiatric, legal, and social service partners and strong clinical judgment.

The position offers night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with shift premiums, three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Licensed as LLMSW, LMSW, LP, LLP, LLPC, or LPC by Michigan.
• Crisis intervention or trauma-informed care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, assessment, and short-term treatment.
• Perform suicide and homicide risk assessments using evidence-based tools.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, and courts during crises.
• Coordinate involuntary hospitalization processes under Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education as required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Assessment

Short-term counseling

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Stress management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Crisis Stabilization Clinician will work directly under the supervision of the Crisis Assessment Supervisor. This position provides crisis intervention, stabilization, assessment, and short-term treatment to individuals in acute emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric crises.

The clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, delivers immediate stabilization services, and develops short-term treatment and safety plans that reduce risk and prevent future crises. The clinician collaborates closely with medical, psychiatric, legal, and social service partners.

This position demands strong clinical judgment, the ability to remain effective under pressure, and a commitment to serving individuals with compassion and professionalism.

Schedule

We are currently seeking night shift clinicians. This position follows a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Night shift hours are7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Please note: Because this is a night shift position, shift premiums are offered in addition to the base pay rate, providing extra compensation for overnight hours worked.

Essential Functions

• Deliver crisis intervention, de-escalation, and short-term counseling
• Conduct suicide and homicide risk assessments using evidence-based tools and clinical judgment
• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency medical services, hospitals, and courts during crisis responses
• Facilitate voluntary and involuntary hospitalization processes in accordance with the Michigan Mental Health Code
• Initiate and complete petitions for involuntary treatment when clinically indicated
• Provide psychoeducation to individuals and families regarding mental health symptoms, treatment options, and crisis resources
• Support individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, substance use crises, and co-occurring disorders
• Engage individuals using trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive approaches
• Advocate for client safety, rights, and least restrictive treatment options
• Monitor individual progress during crisis stabilization and adjust interventions as needed
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and discharge planning
• Coordinate transportation and follow-up services to ensure continuity of care after crisis resolution
• Maintain knowledge of community resources, inpatient and residential availability, and eligibility criteria
• Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and compliance audits as required
• Assist in training and mentoring new staff when applicable
• Maintain licensure, required certifications, and continuing education in accordance with Michigan regulations
• Utilize electronic health record systems accurately and efficiently
• Apply Michigan Medicaid and crisis service billing requirements when documenting services

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Licensure

• Must be licensed as an LLMSW, LMSW, LP, LLP, LLPC, or LPC by the State of Michigan and maintain licensure

Training Requirements

• Certification in crisis intervention or trauma-informed care

Experience Requirements

• Two years of professional crisis experience (hospital, crisis center, child welfare, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Empathy and strong ethical standards
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills

Knowledge Requirements

• HIPAA
• Microsoft 365
• Mental Health Code
• Medicaid Manual
• Regulatory compliance

Oakland Community Health Network’s Core Competencies

Integrity / Building Trust
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization; demonstrating loyalty to the mission and values; maintaining ethical standards and organizational norms.

Customer Focus
Making customers’ needs a primary focus; developing and sustaining productive relationships, recognizing that the ultimate customer is the person served.

Continuous Learning
Actively identifying new learning opportunities; applying newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.

Work Standards
Setting high standards of performance; taking accountability for completing tasks; consistently striving for excellence.

Communication
Clearly conveying information through various methods to engage and inform audiences effectively.

Additional Information

• Must have reliable transportation to and from OCHN and for required offsite meetings or site visits
• Must be available for meetings and events outside standard office hours when needed
• Work is performed primarily in an office and/or community environment
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Equal Opportunity Statement

OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages our employees' differences.

This includes (but is not limited to): ability, age, color, family type, gender expression and identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and all other diverse characteristics.