What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Clinician - Youth position at Compass Health Network?
Description
To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $1350 for non-certified or licensed candidates and an additional $3600 for certified or licensed candidates.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!
Be the Calm in the Crisis — Make a Meaningful Impact as a Crisis Clinician – Youth
Schedule: Monday, Thursday and Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm.
Join a compassionate, mission-driven team responding to youth in behavioral health or substance use crises. As a Crisis Clinician – Youth, (Internal Title: Triage Clinician) you’ll be at the front lines of care, conducting assessments, supporting youth aged 5–17, and guiding them toward stabilization and healing. Working in our Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC) center, you'll help ensure youth in rural communities receive timely, person-centered, and trauma-informed support—without unnecessary hospitalization or law enforcement involvement.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
- Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments where compassion and clinical skills go hand in hand.
- Wants to make a lasting difference in underserved communities.
- Values whole-person care and sees the potential in every young person they serve.
- Enjoys coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support youth and their families in moments of need.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess youth in crisis alongside a nurse to determine clinical needs and next steps.
- Serve as the primary assessor for youth in urgent situations, completing intake and diagnostic assessments.
- Guide the flow of care at the YBHUC and coordinate referrals both internally and externally.
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation in line with agency and state standards.
- Collaborate with community partners and support seamless transitions of care.
- Ensure culturally responsive, strengths-based support for youth and their families.
- Support the YBHUC team with data collection and provide virtual crisis support to other locations as needed.
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of two years of experience working in Crisis Services if a bachelor’s degree is the highest level of education obtained
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
If a licensed therapist, must have one of the following:
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If a licensed therapist, must have one of the following:
- PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
- CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP
- Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
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About Compass Health Network
About Compass Health Network
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.
Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.
Why Join Us?
Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
We offer:
- Competitive Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Personal and professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program with Xponential access
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*
*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.
Your Career, Your Impact
Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.