On-Call Crisis Clinician - On-Site Intervention

National Youth Advocate Program; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 29,797 - 31,781; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment assistance

Time off based on hours worked

Partial holiday pay

401k

Partial summer hours

Mileage reimbursement for some posiit?

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Rockford, IL seeks a Crisis Clinician to provide on-site crisis intervention and stabilization for adults and youth in behavioral health crises. You will respond with first responders, de-escalate situations, and coordinate referrals while following the Whole Person Approach to wellness.

This on-call, contingent role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and prior crisis response experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field from a CSWE accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in crisis response, substance abuse, juvenile justice, advocacy, mental health, or equivalent.
• An awareness or acceptance of the NASW Code of Ethics and is an effective and efficient communicator.
• Committed to serving the underserved with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide live crisis support for those at imminent risk of suicide, those in need of immediate resources; or those in need of emotional support.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, or transportation services for parents, youth, and adults.
• Establish rapport with crisis hotline callers in a non-judgmental and calm voice.
• Assess risk through assessments including the “Ask Suicide-Screening Questionnaire.”
• Contact first-responders if the caller is at imminent risk of suicide.
• Schedule appointments for intake and outpatient follow-up care.
• Provide transportation when needed.
• Administer groups and training for support staff.
• Completes all follow-up care and home visits within the required time limits.
• Reassess safety and provide referrals for behavioral health and other needed services.
• Flexibility and willingness to participate in an on-call schedule as needed to support program operations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Empathy

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Office software

Computers/Devices (PCs, smartphones, tablets)

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program in Rockford, IL seeks a Crisis Clinician to provide on-site crisis intervention and stabilization for adults and youth in behavioral health crises. You will respond with first responders, de-escalate situations, and coordinate referrals while following the Whole Person Approach to wellness.

This on-call, contingent role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and prior crisis response experience.