The Crisis Clinical Specialist (CMHT) is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services in conjunction with other staff. This position will assist in day-to-day functioning of all activities related to the Resource Bridge program. Primary duties include case management, assessing needs, coordinating care, safety planning, and completing warm transfers to appropriate providers. The position involves mobility throughout the community. The Crisis Clinical Specialist reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by the Clinical Team Manager with oversight from the Director. Minimum annual service hours are 1352.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

Education/Licensure

• Associates degree, or Bachelor’s degree in a related behavioral health field with 1 year of clinical experience

OR

• 4 years of clinical experience with chronically mentally ill persons

Typical Physical Demands

• Requires driving, sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching; and the ability to use and operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, phone, printer, cell phone, facsimile, etc.

Working Conditions

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or submission of ongoing PCR test results required.
• Variable shifts, which may require evening or weekend hours depending on program and consumer’s needs

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provision of Clinical Services

1. Performs accurate assessments to initially evaluate mental health, as well as alcohol and other drug use issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner.
2. Provides a range of clinical services in conjunction with program staff including outreach, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and case management in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values, and perspectives.
3. Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other information in a timely manner.

B. Program and JMHC Participation

1. Attends staff meetings, in-services and other program activities as requested.
2. Participates in JMHC committees, trainings and activities as directed and/or approved.

The above statements are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list but are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this employee.