Crisis Clinician – Overnight

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary

Provides clinical services consistent with established guidelines for best practice interventions, including evaluation and individual, group, family, or couple’s psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children within the assigned service area.

The Crisis Clinician delivers mobile, community-based crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises across a five-county service area. This is an experienced clinical role, not an entry-level position.

The Crisis Clinician must meet Illinois Medicaid Mental Health Professional (MHP) requirements and possess a strong foundation of clinical skills to independently assess, intervene, and document high-acuity crisis situations.

While clinical consultation is available 24/7, this position requires a high level of professionalism, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work autonomously in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical evaluations and crisis assessments for individuals experiencing acute mental health needs
• Deliver individual, group, family, and/or couple’s psychotherapy services as appropriate
• Provide mobile crisis intervention services in community-based settings
• Complete risk assessments, safety planning, and disposition planning
• Collaborate with emergency services, hospitals, law enforcement, and community partners as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid and agency standards
• Exercise sound clinical judgment while working independently
• Participate in clinical consultation and supervision as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Provide excellent customer service to individuals seeking our services.
QUALIFICATIONS
        
Education Level              
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field is required.
Years of Experience       
Three to five years’ experience in behavioral health environment is preferred.  Experience in evidence-based and best practices interventions is preferred. 
Certification/Licensure 
Must be licensed eligible and actively working toward acquisition of licensure.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.