Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW or LPC)

Benchmark Human Services-GA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaried position with no billable hrs

Potential 5K annual bonus

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance + short term disability

Mileage reimbursement

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services-GA is seeking licensed clinicians to join our Night Shift Mobile Crisis Response Team in Georgia. The Clinician will assess and respond to behavioral health crises, provide safety planning, and coordinate care across Cobb, Douglas, Haralson, Paulding and Polk counties.

Position is full-time with a 6:30pm–6:30am schedule, seven on/ seven off. Competitive salary: $65,500–$80,500, plus potential $5K bonus and comprehensive benefits. Rural/urban travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed professional counselor (LPC), or licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) required.
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Must be computer literate.
• Experience with mental illness and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Complete crisis assessments, including child/adolescent addendum and C-SSRS.
• Respond to crisis dispatches and provide face-to-face crisis coverage within 60 minutes.
• Develop crisis safety plans and link to appropriate care.
• Follow up with providers to ensure adherence to supports/services.
• Complete documentation and regulatory requirements; assist with reimbursements.
• Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours where clinically appropriate.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis assessments

Documentation

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Description

NIGHT shift on the Blended Mobile Crisis Response Team

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people! Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We work with people at home, at work, and in the community providing crisis response. View our 65 Years of Storiescampaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Benchmark is seeking Licensed Clinical Staff (licensed clinical social worker LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor LPC, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist LMFT, to join our Mobile Crisis Response team. The LCSW, LMFT or LPC will provide crisis support services to individuals in our community who are experiencing a behavioural health crisis. The Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) must be willing to flex schedule accordingly to provide supports, care and treatment to individuals as required. The Clinician responds immediately when dispatched on crisis responses and is present to provide supervision to staff and complete progress notes for each Individual in crisis accurately at each contact.

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Counties served for this response team: Cobb; Douglas; Haralson; Paulding; Polk

Full-time NIGHT shifts 6:30pm-6:30am.

Schedule: 7 days on following 7 days off

BENEFITS:

• Salaried position with no billable hours
  • $65,500-$80,500
• Potential 5K annual bonus on top of salary.
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance + short term disability
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete crisis assessments, including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity
  Rating Scale (C-SSRS).
• Answer 100% of crisis dispatches and respond face-to-face to all crisis calls within and average of 60 minutes.
• Assess for safety of individuals in crisis.
• Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care.
• Follow up with individual's provider to ensure he/she adheres to recommended support/services.
• Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction surveys are given to consumers of crisis services.
• Complete necessary documentation and meet all regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
• Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served, as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Must be computer literate
• Must be experienced and competent in profession and maintain any applicable license.
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and substance related disorders who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis.

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.