Daytime Crisis Therapist

 Description

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit mental health center serving over 7,000 people each year across North-Central Kansas. We provide therapy, crisis services, medication management, and substance use support, and we’re the only provider in our area that sees anyone in need, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. We’re a team of people who care about our communities and want to make a real impact.

If that sounds like something you want to be part of, keep reading!

What We Offer

Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time employees like:

• Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50–$100/month)
• Dental Insurance – 100% employer-paid for employees
• KPERS Retirement – Lifetime pension program
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
• 8 Paid Holidays each year
• Generous PTO – 12 days your first year, increasing to 18 days after year one
• Paid Medical Leave – 40 hours available immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Supplemental Benefits including short-term disability, additional life insurance, and critical illness coverage

Position At a Glance

Job Title: Daytime Crisis Therapist

Department: Crisis

Supervisory Chain of Command: 

• Direct Supervisor: Crisis Services Manager
• Tertiary Supervisor: Crisis Director
• Chief-Level Supervisor: Chief Clinical Officer

Supervises: Crisis Intern

The Crisis Therapist provides immediate behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term clinical support to individuals experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis. This role supports various service areas, primarily responsible for the coordination of care for clients that have recently been engaged in crisis services. Provides assessments for those needing acute inpatient hospitalization or other crisis resources. Completes crisis assessments for walk in clients, co-responder support for RCPD, mobile crisis assessments, emergent crisis assessments for local ER and Jail facilities, and provide intervention to clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Secondary responsibilities include supporting same day access in overflow needs of intake services. The Crisis Therapist plays a critical role in stabilizing clients, facilitating appropriate level-of-care decisions, and connecting individuals to ongoing services. 

Compensation

Salary Level $37.50 Hourly/$78,000.00 Annual

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and inpatient psychiatric evaluation as a part of the diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention.

a. Identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders

b. Assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral

c. Assesses individuals under the influence of substances or experiencing substance withdrawal and supports in finding stabilization options or in-house social detoxification services 

2. Interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families and other stakeholders with the ability to communicate effectively under stress and in a fast-paced environment.

3. Provide joint response in the field working with law enforcement in Riley County to de-escalate situations and assist in triage of most appropriate level of care referral. Must have the physical capacity to respond to calls at any location and be able to drive company vehicle. 

4. Aid in access to recommended services such as inpatient hospitalization, substance abuse services, outpatient therapy, Adult/Youth Community Services, and other psychiatric services as needed.

5. Complete post-discharge crisis assessments and assist in referrals to outpatient services. Complete intakes for clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit as needed to aid with closing the loop on accessing additional services upon discharge.

6. Work in coordination with the State Hospital Liaison to coordinate appropriate needs for clients discharging from State Licensed Facilities. 

7. Complete other specialized evaluations as trained- PASRR, Comp Evals, PAR/CBST, NFMH Continued Stay, etc. 

8. Respond to community situations as trained to provide Critical Incident Support.

9. Complete involuntary assessments for individuals meeting the necessary level of care and be available to attend court hearings, often scheduled on short notice within 72 business hours of court receipt. Regularly meet with clients admitted to the CSU to provide oversight and guidance on treatment planning throughout admission, including discharge planning. Deliver evidence-based interventions to clients admitted to the CSU via individual and group therapy sessions. 

10. Meet and comply with established direct service expectations. Monitor progress toward meeting direct service expectations on an ongoing basis and communicate with direct supervisor regarding any concerns and/or barriers to meeting direct service expectations.

11. Meet and comply with all administrative and clinical documentation requirements for clinical staff. 

12. Attend and actively participate in clinical supervision and attend necessary staff meetings.

13. Complete and stay up to date on all State of Kansas required trainings and requirements for position.

14. Perform all other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a closely related field. The education degree shall be from an accredited institutional setting.  
• Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of the State of Kansas and meet the statutory definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• Basic personal computer skills.

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred:

· Independent clinical license (LCPC, LCMFT, LP, LSCSW) and/or participate in clinical supervision in accordance with a supervision plan established with the Kansas 

· State approved QMHP and Case Management Training from KDADs. If not – will be completed at first available opportunity after employment.

· Experience with Microsoft Office Software preferred

· Certified in Basic CPR, First Aid, and MANDT – if not, will be required to certify at the earliest opportunity.

· Understanding of substance use issues and experience working with addictions.

· Addictions licensure from the KS BSRB- LMAC, LAC, LCAC