Crisis Therapist (PRN/As Needed)

Pawnee Mental Health Services; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawnee Mental Health Services in Kansas is seeking a qualified clinician to perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including inpatient psychiatric evaluation as part of diagnosis and crisis intervention.

The role involves identifying mental health and substance use needs, assessing suicide risk, and coordinating care with inpatient and outpatient services, community programs, and CSU admissions, while complying with required trainings and documentation.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and inpatient psychiatric evaluation as part of the diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention.
• Identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral.
• Provides joint response in the field working with law enforcement to de-escalate situations and assist in triage of most appropriate level of care referral.
• Aids in access to inpatient hospitalization, substance abuse services, outpatient therapy, and other psychiatric services as needed.
• Completes intakes for clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit and aids discharge planning.
• Performs specialized evaluations as trained (Comp Evals, PAR/CBST, etc.).
• Responds to community situations as trained to provide Critical Incident Support.
• Completes involuntary assessments as needed; attends court hearings within 72 business hours of assessment.
• Meets with adult clients admitted to CSU for discharge planning; maintains required documentation and participates in supervision.

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com: For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13648936

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health is proud of the high-quality services we offer and the positive outcomes our clients achieve. Our employees are the heart of our organization, and each person contributes to our mission. Were looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to use their skills to support others. We believe people facing mental health or substance use challenges deserve the chance to live meaningful, productive lives. If that mission resonates with you, we encourage you to explore this role and join us in making an impact.

What You'll Do

1. Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and inpatient psychiatric evaluation as a part of the diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention.
   • Identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and /or mental health disorders.
   • Assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral.
   • Assesses individuals under the influence of substances or experiencing substance withdrawal and supports in finding stabilization options or in house social detoxification services.
2. Interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families and other stakeholders with the ability to communicate effectively under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
3. Provide joint response in the field working with law enforcement in Riley County to de-escalate situations and assist in triage of most appropriate level of care referral. Must have the physical capacity to respond to calls at any location and be able to drive a company vehicle.
4. Aid in access to recommended services such as inpatient hospitalization, substance abuse services, outpatient therapy, Adult/Youth Community Services, and other psychiatric services as needed.
5. Complete intakes for clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit as needed to aid with closing the loop on accessing additional services upon discharge.
6. Complete other specialized evaluations as trained - Comp Evals, PAR/CBST, etc.
7. Respond to community situations as trained to provide Critical Incident Support.
8. Complete involuntary assessments as needed for those meeting that level of care need.
9. Attend court hearings for involuntary assessments completed. Court hearings are held with little notice within 72 business hours of assessment being received by the courts.
10. Meet regularly with adult clients admitted to CSU to aid in discharge planning.
11. Meet and comply with all administrative and clinical documentation requirements for clinical staff.
12. Attend and actively participate in clinical supervision.
13. Complete and stay up to date on all State of Kansas required trainings and requirements for position.
14. Perform all other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Any applicant who feels they have experienced discrimination via the PMHS hiring process may file a written complaint at https://www.pawnee.org/our-commitment-to-you.cfm.