Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician
Beacon Mental Health - Kansas City, MO
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This position is eligible for one-time retention bonuses at 6 months and one-year anniversaries..POSITION SUMMARY *(Clinical Supervision for licensure available)Provides direct clinical crisis intervention, assessment, case management and referrals of high-risk population. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Provides crisis assessment and referral, crisis face-to-face, or phone callsProvides care coordination with hospitals and other treatment providers.Collaborates with community partners to build relationships to support needs of high risk population.Serves as crisis back-up clinician as needed for crisis calls, crisis face-to-face, and crisis assessments. Provides back-up Mobile Crisis Response to area hospitals as needed.Collaborates with agency leaders and in implementing the Zero Suicide initiative at Beacon and assists Enhanced Care Pathway.Provides clinical consultation as needed to all clinical staff in regards to crisis situationsWorks alongside treatment team to ensure consumer and family engagement in services. Completes clinical documentation in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided which clearly reflect interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs andor systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.Maintains required training and certifications.Meets agency productivity standards.Actively participates in staff meetings.Other duties andor responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)EducationCertifications:Master's Degree requiredProvisionally Licensed or Licensed preferred (LPC, LCSW)CPRFirst Aid CertificationValid Driver's license and state mandated minimum auto insurance required. Experience Required:2-3 years of position-related experience required.Required Knowledge:Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).Prior mental health andor substance use knowledge required.Strong knowledge of clinical best practices in behavioral health and Trauma Informed Care practices. Strong clinical assessment skills, terminology, diagnoses, and best practice knowledge required.Prior healthcare technology software experience preferred.SkillsAbilities:Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.The ability to drive to various locations locally as needed.
Created: 2025-03-05