Non Licensed Therapist

Wellstone; Terrace Heights (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

WellStone seeks a part-time Mobile Team Crisis Therapist to partner with local first responders, assess and de-escalate crisis situations, and connect clients to outpatient care. Responsibilities include on-scene evaluation, rapid care, and coordinating transport when needed.

Requires a Master's in social sciences with field practicum, and a valid driver's license. Position offers weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) with day/evening shifts, and includes responsibilities for documentation and

Qualifications

• Master's in a social sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship.
• 1-year postmasters clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Acceptable 3-year driving record & reliable transportation with valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization at the crisis site.
• Visit clients in their environment to assess needs and risk.
• Coordinate referrals and warm hand-offs to outpatient services.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours and facilitate scheduling.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal & written communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Job description

Job Description: The Mobile Team Crisis Therapist partners with our local first responders to evaluate emergency mental health situations and attempt to de-escalate them as quickly and safely as possible. Providing care to those in need at the crisis site. Stabilizing the patient and working with a therapeutic team to continue evaluation and care after the incident if needed. Whether the crisis involves substance abuse or is psychiatric related, the MCTT is often the first contact for resources and recovery for those in need. There are two (2) part-time, hourly positions available working Saturdays & Sundays, 7AM-7PM or 7PM to 7AM.What you’ll be doing:Help individuals experiencing a crisis event to experience relief quickly and to resolve the crisis situation when possible.Visit clients in their environment to assess needs.Determine the level of risk faced by the individual in crisis and assess the most appropriate response to meet the need.Provide appropriate care/support while avoiding unnecessary law enforcement involvement, ED use and hospitalization.Connect individuals to facility-based care as needed through warm hand-offs and coordinating transportation when and only if situations warrant transition to other locations.Track the status and disposition of linkage/referrals for individuals needing intensive service levels including where the client is currently located, how long they have been waiting and what specifically is needed to advance them to service linkage or requirements for service approval and transport.Be able to schedule intake and outpatient appointments for individuals in crisis 24 hours a day 7 days a week to facilitate rapid access to outpatient service and continuity of care.Collect information daily on bed availability in regional crisis residential and inpatient psychiatric facilities to speed placement.Follow up on referrals from other WellStone staff, law enforcement, dispatch operators, and other partnered agencies within a 24-hour period.Facilitate Treatment Team and staffing sessions.Provide comprehensive clinical assessment.Complete documentation within 24-hour period.Initiate petitions and testify in court as necessary.Facilitate psychoeducation for families.Complete scheduled trainings as required by center and ADMH.Advocate on behalf of client with community stakeholders.Collaborate with intra-departments and outside agencies.Perform crisis intervention and resolution.Refer clients to next level of care.Provide mentoring to co-therapist in a positive constructive manner.Ensure compliance with internal and external administrative codes.Transport clients to center and community resources.Complete other duties assigned.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.What we're looking for:Masters in a social sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship1-year postmasters clinical experience preferredAcceptable 3-year driving record & reliable transportation with valid driver licenseMinimum state required Personal Liability Insurance Automobile InsuranceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred experience with crisisAbility to work non-traditional hoursAbility to work as a member of a TeamWe are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.