Mobile Crisis Clinician

Common Ground; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Seeking Master level clinician for a position with the Oakland Crisis Intervention & Recovery Team (OCIRT)! This program operates to provide mobile crisis support services in Oakland county. To view more information please view the job description: OCIRT Mobile Crisis Clinician - Job Description

Current Openings:

1. Part-Time, 16 hours per week, 8am - 4pm, Saturday/Sunday
2. Part-Time, 16 hours per week, 4pm - 12am, Saturday/Sunday

Base pay: Limited License: $29 - $31, and Full License: $32 - $36, plus shift differential.

About You

The Crisis Clinician will be an integral member of the crisis response team, providing immediate and on-site support to individuals experiencing mental health crises and emotional distress. The primary role of the Clinician will be to conduct assessments, de-escalate crisis situations, and provide appropriate interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. Provide team leadership when needed and collaborate closely with law enforcement, emergency services, and other mental health professionals to deliver prompt and effective crisis intervention services.

Day in the Life

• Assess potential risks and safety concerns for individuals/families in crisis, including the risk of self-harm or harm to others
• Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs
• Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
• Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises
• Arrange or provide transportation to a safe location, as needed
• Assist individuals who are homeless or who do not feel safe in their home environment
• Collaborate with local mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up care
• Coordinate with emergency services and transport individuals to appropriate facilities when necessary for further evaluation and treatment

What you need to apply

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field
• Professional licensure in the State of Michigan
• All Limited License Bachelor Social Workers (LLBSW), Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW), Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC), and Temporary Limited License Psychologists (TLLP) must receive their permanent license (LBSW, LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited/temporary license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in treating or working with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Preferred, Certification of one of the following:

CAADC Certified Advanced Addiction Drug Counselor

CAC-R Certified Addiction Counselor IC&RC Reciprocal

CCDP Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional

CCDP-D Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional Diplomat

• Experience providing crisis intervention services
• Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children
• Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder
• Standard met for Child Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Professional

What Makes Us Different?

• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Smaller Units/Manageable workloads
• Team orientated environment
• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

For your hard work

• Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)
• Shift premiums (for eligible employees)
• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
• Competitive wages

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org