Youth Crisis Clinician - Rapid, Trauma-Informed Care

Compass Health, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Crisis Clinician for the Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC) center. The role involves assessing youth ages 5-17 in crisis, conducting intake and diagnostic assessments, and guiding care toward stabilization with nurse support.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, timely documentation, and coordination of referrals to ensure safe, community-based support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in counseling, social work or psychology.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field is required or high school/equivalent if qualifying as a QAP.

Responsibilities

• Assess youth in crisis alongside a nurse to determine clinical needs and next steps.
• Complete intake and diagnostic assessments for youth in urgent situations.
• Coordinate referrals and manage flow of care within and outside the YBHUC.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation aligned with agency and state standards.
• Collaborate with community partners to support transitions of care and ensure trauma-informed, youth-centered support.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Job description

Compass Health, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Crisis Clinician for the Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC) center. The role involves assessing youth ages 5-17 in crisis, conducting intake and diagnostic assessments, and guiding care toward stabilization with nurse support.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, timely documentation, and coordination of referrals to ensure safe, community-based support.