Emergency Services Mental Health Clinician

Company: SAN LUIS VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Alamosa
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Position OverviewProvides mental health crisis intervention and stabilization.Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct mental health crisis services to MH clients.
• Effectively communicate with community partners including but not limited to law enforcement, hospitals (both medical and psychiatric), medical clinics, schools, jails, and other MH personnel regarding client needs.
• Utilizes agency technology for timely record keeping and report-writing.
• Meets performance standards as specified by supervisor.
• Interface with other community agencies and resources to optimize service to MH clients.
• Effectively present San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group's mission to the San Luis Valley communities.
• Provide or arrange for case management services for MH clients utilizing crisis services.
• Is responsible for record-keeping and reports as may be required by agency administration, and to subscribe to the code of ethics of this discipline.
• Provides leadership in understanding and implementing the Agency's objectives, goals, mission, and values.
• Travel throughout the San Luis Valley to conduct face to face assessments with clients in crisis in the community.
• Understand and execute 27-65 involuntary inpatient hospitalizations.
• Offers mental health consultation on an unplanned or planned, formal or informal basis to allied disciplines in the community.
• Staff regularly with supervisor regarding clients in crisis.
• Identify community resources and facilitate client referrals
• Serve as a liaison and resource to the San Luis Valley community agencies and area educators concerning persons with mental illness and mental health crises..Requirements:Education/Skill Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Experience: Three years' experience in human service field.
• Licensure/Certificate/Registration: LPC or LCSW or appropriate licensure/certification required.Other Skills/Abilities
  • Knowledge of and ability to provide mental health treatment.
  • Ability to work 24 hour shifts with access to supervision 24/7.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply crisis stabilization skills.
  • Knowledge of and ability to provide 27-65 assessment and placement to higher level of care.
  • Ability to assess and establish diagnostic impressions
  • Ability to create measurable, time limited treatment plans
  • Ability to observe report and keep record of client symptoms.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use supervision to enhance own performance.
  • Creative problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work closely and cooperatively with external agency representatives.
  • Ability to work to achieve the mission and goals of this agency.
  • Ability to perform light physical work.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft Suite software.Material and Equipment Directly Used (including, but not limited to): Computer, agency vehicles, voicemail. Valid Driver's License.Work EnvironmentGeneral office environment; light physical work as needed: travel or errands outside the office.Salary: $47,775.00/ Yearly Note: Licensed Candidates may receive additional pay consideration PI129445399

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