What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care - Crisis Clinician (LSW/LPC) position at Harbor Brand?
Harbor is currently looking to add an Crisis Clinician - LSW/LPC, LISW/LPCC, LISW-S/LPCC-S to our Urgent Care/Assessment team in Toledo.
***License reimbursement and free clinical supervision hours available for staff that want to further develop knowledge and skills through obtaining professional licenses and/or credentials***
Harbor is currently looking to add an Crisis Clinician - LSW/LPC, LISW/LPCC, LISW-S/LPCC-S to our Urgent Care/Access team in Toledo.
Position is full-time, 40 hours per week on 2nd shift, 10AM - 6:15PM initially, and will move to 11AM - 7:15PM Monday - Friday.
Education/Experience/Other Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related Behavioral/Mental health field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years experience.
- Experience with youth and adult substance use assessment a plus.
- Requires license to practice as a Social Worker/ Counselor in Ohio (LSW/LPC, LPCC/LISW).
- Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences, and willing to represent the organization within the medical/health-care community.
- Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
- Must have good documentation, treatment and assessment skills.
- Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
- Prefer licensure in chemical dependency or proven experience and training in treating substance use disorders.
- Must have valid Driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and deemed insurable through Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
- CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:
- Assist in the responsibility of providing access to care for clients.
- Key provider in initial Diagnostic Assessment of new, ongoing or crisis clients.
- Completes discharge or linkage to other additional services as needed.
- Provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and completes necessary updates as required.
- Types clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor and submits all documentation according to Harbor policy.
- Provides crisis intervention services and is available for consultation.
- Facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources where indicated.
- Provides effective and efficient management of caseload and transfers/discharges clients in a timely manner. The number of open inactive cases must not exceed 10% of the total caseload.
- Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety
Additional Crisis Intervention expectations may include:
- Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment while persons supported receive services and help facilitate appropriate linkage and transition to additional services or into the community upon discharge
- Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to aid in identifying presenting problems, assessing mental status and dangerousness, gathering relevant facts of psychosocial history, and assigning accurate diagnoses that will help determine the best intervention to help the individual and his or her family achieve stated goals.
- Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with other Crisis staff.
Crisis Program
The Crisis Program entails meeting with clients who find themselves in a position where they do not have the skills to cope with a stressor(s), and are therefore said to be in crisis. Substance use, lack of access to medications, and an inability to meet basic needs can also be identified as crisis situations. These barriers could include lack of transportation, support from family and friends, and limited knowledge of resources available. Options for our clients include detailed safety plans or hospitalization if safety cannot be assured in a less restrictive manner. With the opening of Harbor’s Urgent Care we will now be able to provide ambulatory detoxification, emergency medication, and resources to help clients meet their basic needs.
The employee who is best suited for the Crisis Program is one who finds fulfillment in meeting clients on some of the worst days of their life and restoring hope that life can be worth living. This program can often be unpredictable and requires characteristics of a clinician that is patience, willing to explore the various options of care for each individual, comfortable with ambiguity, and can remain calm in the face of challenging behavior and/or crisis situations.
About Harbor:
- A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
- 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
- Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
Why Work for Harbor?
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
- Clinical supervision hours offered
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ability to make a difference in your community!