Mobile Crisis Clinician
New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc
Summary
The Mobile Crisis Clinician responds promptly when children, families and adults are experiencing crisis symptoms that put them at great risk for hospitalization or other higher out of home levels of care. The Clinician promotes crisis de-escalation and secures alternative options that maintain functioning. The Clinician will perform a range of clinical services related to the assessment, care, and treatment of individuals experiencing crises, in the school, home, community, or in the outpatient clinic setting. This position requires a flexible work schedule and on-call (waiting to engage) rotation. The Mobile Crisis Clinician is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.
Job description
Required Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field; license as required by Kentucky professional boards and billing sources
- Valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience working with children, families and adults who experience complex emotional and behavioral difficulties which may present in crisis
- Qualified Mental Health Professional
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Clinical Crisis Services
- Respond to crisis events promptly.
- Assess crisis situations and engage as appropriate.
- Provide brief crisis clinical services that help de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability.
- Assess crisis situations through risk assessment, management, crisis prevention, intervention and engage as appropriate to help de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability
- Utilize Consumer Directed Outcome Informed care in assessments and clinical treatment episodes.
- Manage a caseload of children and adults needing brief acute crisis stabilizing clinical services.
- Coordinate referral and transition for engaged clients once stabilization is established.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field
- License as required by Kentucky professional boards and billing sources
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable operating transportation
- Proof of current auto insurance
Benefits
- Paid supervision
- Educational assistance program
- Paid CEU's
- Free health clinic
- Shift differential
- On call pay
- 401k match
- 6+ weeks time off
Company overview
New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc is a comprehensive mental health care provider organization serving communities in Kentucky. As a specialized healthcare provider, the organization focuses on delivering essential mental health services to individuals and families in need. The company operates within the mental health care sector, providing critical support services that address various psychological and emotional health needs. While specific details about their service offerings and operational scope are limited, organizations like New Vista typically provide counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and community-based mental health support. Mental health care providers play a vital role in addressing the growing need for accessible psychological services, particularly in regions where mental health resources may be limited. These organizations work to reduce stigma around mental health issues while providing evidence-based treatments and support systems. The company's name suggests a focus on offering new perspectives and improved quality of life for those struggling with mental health challenges, aligning with the broader mission of mental health service providers to enhance community wellbeing through professional care and support services.