Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC)

Blended Mobile Crisis Response Team

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people! Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We work with people at home, at work, and in the community providing crisis response. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country. 

Benchmark is seeking Licensed Clinical Staff (licensed clinical social worker LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor LPC, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist LMFT, to join our Mobile Crisis Response team. The LCSW, LMFT or LPC will provide crisis support services to individuals in our community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) must be willing to flex schedule accordingly to provide supports, care and treatment to individuals as required. The Clinician responds immediately when dispatched on crisis responses and is present to provide supervision to staff and complete progress notes for each Individual in crisis accurately at each contact.

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.

Schedule: Full time 7 days on following 7 days off

BENEFITS:

• Salaried position with no billable hours
  • $65,500-$80,500
• Potential 5K annual bonus on top of salary.
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance + short term disability
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities

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 to ensure he/she adheres to 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 and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.
• Must be computer literate
• Must be experienced and competent in profession and maintain any applicable license.
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and substance related disorders who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis.

Contact Information:

You can also apply online at BenchmarkHS.com and select the Careers tab and Georgia | OR email me at [email protected] | Phone: 260-438-9303

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. 

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