Crisis Response Qmhp Clinician-Pratt

The Crisis Response Clinician provides services in the community and as a part of our Crisis

Stabilization Unit to an individual in crisis who requires assistance including preliminary

assessment, immediate crisis resolution and de-escalation, and referral and linkage to

appropriate community services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining

relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Includes therapeutic services to those individuals with dual diagnosis, including substance use

disorders

Essential Functions:

• Provides mental health and substance abuse emergency services to individuals in crisis or to community agencies with individuals in crisis.

• Assesses level of risk and immediacy of the service needed.

• Conducts mental status examinations to establish provisional diagnosis and evaluates need for legal holds and level of care.

• Provides behavioral interventions as needed.

• Collaborates with client, family, law-enforcement and community agencies around disposition planning.

• Refers for appropriate follow up services.

• Work towards successful reintegration of consumers back into their home, community, school and outpatient/community mental health services

• Participates in a backup on-call rotation when necessary.

• Articulates all service provisions through timely and quality record documentation.

• Completes related activities as assigned by the director

• Other duties as assigned

• Schedule will likely include working three (3) or four (4) days per week with on-call time, rotating. Shift may include evenings and weekends. Hours will be flexible as this is a new position.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of various theoretical treatments and practice applications.

• Knowledge and practice derived from direct service provision.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Experience managing treatment plans and treatment teams, including directing and managing client treatment with other providers.

• Specialized treatment including EMDR, DBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and other evidenced based treatments.

Required Behavioral Skills:

• Integrity:

• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing

• The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.

• Compassion:

• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact

• Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.

• Accountability:

• Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues

• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.

• Respect:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population

• Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation

• Excellence:

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Masters' Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Three to five years of experience working with diagnosing and treating the SPMI/SMI or SED populations.

• Understand integrating care with other providers.

• Ability to supervise other clinicians for their clinical licensure (must have two years of experience after gaining clinical licensure).

• Three to five years of experience working with diverse client population including high-risk populations

Required License/Registration/Certification:

• BSRB Licensed at Masters Level Clinician.

• All necessary trainings for delivering specialized care, including all applicable trainings for being a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a dependable vehicle

• Meet all relevant Pratt Regional Medical Center background / screenings as applicable.

Preferred License/Registration/Certification:

• Clinical Level Licensure by BSRB
• Substance Use Disorder licensure

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.