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 individual’s 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:
- Master’s 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
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