Crisis Center Clinician- weekend nights at Compass Health Network

The Crisis Center Clinician, or Triage Clinician Lead (TCL), is part of the person-centered integrated team providing direct and indirect services to persons who present to the local Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). The TCL serves as the main assessor for individuals who present to the BHCC who are experiencing a behavioral health or substance use related crisis and will complete the Open Access assessment, when applicable. The TCL will provide oversight on shift to non-clinical staff and take the lead in directing the overall flow and referral processes at the BHCC.

Weekend Nights: Sat & Sun 7 pm - 730 am

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Triage individuals who present at the BHCC by swiftly, but kindly, assess the individual who will, most likely, be experiencing some sort of behavioral health or substance use related crisis
• Philosophically understand the purpose of the BHCC is to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and/or law enforcement contact
• When clinically appropriate, provide comprehensive assessments using the DMS-5 and complete agency intake documentation
• Identify and assess appropriateness/readiness of referrals for all recommended services, both internally and externally
• Function as the lead of the multi-disciplinary team and by provide supervision to non-clinical staff on shift at the BHCC
• Work collaboratively with team members within the BHCC, Compass and external partners
• Maintain client records, following agency and state regulations including knowledge of utilization management criteria
• Provide culturally competent services to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency consumer and family member
• Be knowledgeable of other human/social services for purposes of referral if the agency is unable to provide a particular service and maintain documentation of such referrals
• Interface with other community partners (such as law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, etc.) to provide holistic services to persons served
• Engage clients in individualized, person-centered discharge planning
• Provide virtual support to other BHCC or Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care, as needed
• Complete training and perform Level One Medication Aid duties, as needed
• Support BHCC team with collection of data
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  
  
• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required
  
  WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  
• Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined in 9 CSR 10-7.140 (2) (QQ)
  or
• Must be a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as defined in 9 CSR 10-7.140 (2) (RR)
  or
• Must be a licensed therapist with at least two (2) years' experience (preferred) and working knowledge of DSM-5 required
  
  
  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
  
  If a licensed therapist, must have one of the following:
• PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
  If a QAP, must have one of the following:
• CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP
  
  Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."
  
  Why join us?
  
  We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
  
  At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
  
  
  • Competitive benefits
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Licensure supervision
  • Mentor opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarship program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Headspace Access
  • Paid time off & Paid Holidays
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
  We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
  
  *Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
  
  Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.