Qualified Behavior Health Professional (QBHP) | LMSW, RN, LAPC, LAMFT at Benchmark Human Services

Description
Benchmark Human Services (Benchmark) and Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center (AWRC) have partnered to offer a new and innovative behavioral health mobile crisis service in Northeast Indiana. Benchmark and AWRC have provided services to individuals with disabilities since 1960 and are excited to provide this new service to DeKalb, Lagrange and Steuben Counties. Behavioral health professionals seeking a career with a well-established provider that offers great benefits, compensation, career advancement, and opportunities to improve the lives of people in their community are encouraged to apply. We are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Qualified Behavior Health Professional (QBHP).

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential.  We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the onsite crisis team leader. Provide clinical crisis services to individuals in crisis. Provide overall clinical supports to consumers and staff working in Indiana AWRC Crisis Response Services Must be willing to flex schedule according to the needs of the individual and blended mobile crisis. Full-time opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Complete crisis assessments, including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
• Answer 100% of crisis dispatches, and respond face-to-face to all crisis calls within and average of 60 minutes
• Assess for safety of individuals in crisis
• Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care Follow up with individual’s provider, as appropriate to ensure he/she adheres to crisis-service-recommended support/services
• Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis
• Ensure customer service satisfaction surveys are given to consumers of crisis services
• Complete necessary documentation, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, to meet all regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources
• Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served, as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k w/ company match
• PTO + Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and MORE!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of standards and organization policies and procedure
• Knowledge of health care privacy and confidentiality rules
• Knowledge of standard health care business practices 

Required Skills: 

• Must possess & demonstrate critical thinking skills 
• Skillful in use of computers & general office equipment 
• Skillful in interpersonal communication needed to advocate for individuals, communicate with family members, healthcare professionals, support coordinators and others. 

Required Ability: 

• Ability to oversee the services, supports, care and treatment provided to individuals
• Ability to direct, monitor, assesses, and train staff
• Ability to conduct comprehensive functional assessments

Working Conditions: 
Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel; and occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is required on weekends and during holidays as scheduled. Employee must be able to travel to various sites as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum: 

• LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT, CACII or higher substance abuse certification, or RN
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid driver’s license + Auto Insurance 
• Must be experienced and competent in profession and maintain any applicable license, training and/or certifications
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and substance-related disorders who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis.

Preferred:

• Two years of post-graduation experience responding to a mental health, substance use, and/or suicide-related crisis, providing supervision during crisis responses

If interested please apply at:

http://www.BenchmarkHS.com.

 
Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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