Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis Services II

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

 

Pay Range Minimum:

$65,000.00

 

Education We're Looking for:

Masters: Human Services (Required)

 

Certifications We're Looking For:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

 

Experience We're Looking For:

Experience in working with youth and families with mental health diagnosis with progressing experience. | 1 Year | Required Post-graduate experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | Not Required

  

Additional Details:

Minimum Requirements:

• One year of experience in working with youth and families with mental health diagnosis with progressing experience.

• Fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-graduate experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder

 

Job Description Summary:

The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis Services II is to provide behavioral health services to children/adolescents while receiving PRTF services and who are experiencing psychological difficulties.

 

What You'll Do:

• Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment for those receiving services and help facilitate appropriate linkage and transition into the community upon discharge.

• Participate in team meetings, person-centered planning and discharge planning as appropriate for all individuals served

• Serve as a resource for non-licensed staff by assisting with in-service training and supports to educate PRTF staff in the area of mental health

• Complete clinical assessments and reassessments as needed and assigning accurate diagnosis to assist in guiding treatment

•  Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals receiving services using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.

• Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with other PRTF staff.

• Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.

• Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies upon discharge from treatment and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.

•  Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.

• Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up to date on current best practices.

• Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.

• Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.

• Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arises

• Drive or travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.

• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas

• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.  

• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.    

• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.  

• Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

 

Benefits:

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific o