What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Services Clinician position at Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention and crisis stabilization, diagnostic evaluation and assessment of need for treatment, pre-admission screening for private and state psychiatric hospitalization; provide monitoring of individuals ordered to participate in Mandatory Outpatient Treatment (MOT) including attendance in and follow-up to civil commitment hearings and develops a clinical plan of services for individuals ordered to outpatient treatment and facilitates the individuals engagement in those services; provide behavioral health consultation; referral to DPCS programs or other community based services and adhere to guidelines or regulations established by Virginia Statute and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; provides clinical assessment, intakes, and develops and monitors treatment plans; works as part of the team to ensure services and resources are coordinated among providers as needed to help individuals served live and function optimally in the community.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters degree (30 credit hours or more) in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services that includes coursework for eventual licensure by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in Virginia
- Experience providing mental health or substance use services to adults, children, adolescents, and their families
- Documented crisis intervention experience within the past five years
- Must have, or be eligible to obtain, certification as a pre-screener for emergency hospitalization in Virginia within six months of hire
- Valid drivers license and safe driving record
Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE
$51,821 - $90,687
$8000 Sign on Bonus
20% Increase for Licensure
10% Increase for Resident/Supervisee
Shift Differential: $2.00 for 2nd shift; $3.00 for 3rd shift
Excellent fringe benefits
Salary : $51,821 - $90,687