Clinician II - Crisis Receiving Center

If you enjoy helping develop a new program to support community needs, this may be your fit!

The Clinician II operates as part of a new comprehensive 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization team that provides ongoing assessment, crisis intervention and clinical determination for level of care to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The Clinician II will be responsible for providing person-centered, trauma-informed care to these individuals with the goal of stabilization at the least restrictive level of care and an emphasis on post crisis growth. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of care coordination, safety planning, crisis intervention, levels of care, community resources, and trauma-informed practices that promote client engagement.

Typical Tasks of the Clinician II include the following:

• Develops individualized treatment plans based on the comprehensive needs assessment that focuses on client strengths and resources.
• Facilitates crisis intervention and skills restoration for improvement of acute symptoms.
• Conducts safety planning to prevent the need for a higher level of care.
• Engages in care coordination and transition to the next level of care, including screening and referrals for appropriate behavioral health services and community resources.
• Completes clinical documentation in electronic health record and assure that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required.
• The Clinician II will work with multiple internal and community stakeholders including police, community partners, peer support and emergency services staff to coordinate care and safety in the community.
• Assists with triage of possible referrals to the CRC.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
 

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must have BS in Human Services (psychology, social work, special education, etc.) preferably supplemented by considerable experience in working with persons who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Qualified Mental Health Professional is also required. CPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire. Requires valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.