Crisis Therapist

Family & Children's Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency-paid medical premiums

Retirement savings with 6% match

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Student loan repayment

Paid days off (33 in first year)

Professional development and CEUs

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Family & Children's Services in Oklahoma City seeks a COPES therapist/counselor to perform telephone and mobile crisis triage, assessment and stabilization, often with police presence to deescalate crises.

Role includes extensive training, shift premiums, and licensure supervision. LPC/LCSW/LMFT or under supervision preferred. Enjoy a supportive, mission-driven environment with a focus on client safety and recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling Psychology or related field.
• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and mobile crisis triage, assessment and stabilization.
• Work in a team to deescalate crises and coordinate field visits when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support licensure requirements.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Documentation

Mental health diagnosis

Education

Master's in Counseling Psychology

Master's in Social Work

Job description

**This Therapist position carries NO Caseloads

**$82,000/year for licensed therapists/counselors, $72K annual salary for therapists/counselors under supervision.

Plus additional $5K Program Premium with additional Shift differentials and weekend premiums!

Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $2,000 annual bilingual premium**

• 75% Agency paid medical premiums and Zerocard
• Retirement Savings Program with up to 6% Employer Match
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Programs
• 33 Paid Days Off 1st year!
• Agency-Paid Professional Development and CEUs
• Clinical Supervision for licensure provided by agency

All LPC, LMFT, LADC and LCSWs or under supervision welcome to apply!

COPES Team Therapist/Counselor provide a range of accessible crisis services which divert individuals experiencing behavioral health crises from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, jail and emergency rooms.

Join our team as a Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services (COPES) therapist where you will perform telephone and mobile crisis triage, assessment and stabilization working in a supportive environment. Our Clinicians provide telephone crisis triage for a significant portion of their shift. During their shift when the situation warrants a field based visit the COPES Clinician will travel to the location of the crisis situation with a team and police presence to deescalate and stabilize the individual in need. Our COPES Therapists receive extensive specialized training before stepping out into the field and continual training is provided for this role to ensure comfort and safety of our COPES Team members. Our employees well being is a top priority and clinicians are given resources and tools to feel confident helping clients as part of this specialized program.

This position receives a shift and weekend premiums when applicable.

Therapist/Counselor Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT in the State of Oklahoma or under supervision for licensure.
• Must be proficient in the identification and treatment of mental disorders.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge in crisis intervention and a working knowledge of 43A, Oklahoma Mental Health Law.
• Demonstrate competency in conducting specialized risk assessment of suicidal and other high risk individuals.
• Perform efficiently in emergency situation remaining calm, and documenting events.
• Must work well in a very fast paced, crisis centered environment.
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record.

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

• Increased access to care and crisis services
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
• Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant [Therapist/Counselor]; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LPC

LMFT

LCSW

LADC

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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