Stabilization Therapist

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Stabilization Therapist

Pay Range: $67,325.99 - 83,929.64 annually

$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Mobile Response and Stabilization Services-MRSS), provides clinical services as a member of a mobile, community-based crisis intervention team to children and their families. Also, provides daily crisis intervention services to Saginaw County schools, assisting children, families and adults who may be in a crisis and need assistance accessing services and receiving therapeutic interventions. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid persons served in the recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Respond to any non-imminently life-threatening psychiatric or behavioral symptoms that are disrupting a persons served functioning or the family system by providing immediate intervention to assist in de-escalation and stabilization of the presenting situation.

2. Shows understanding of the intentional and unintentional effect of his/her own professional demeanor in response to individuals who are demonstrating acute psychiatric instability. Uses confrontation avoidance techniques. Is thoughtful about the safety of others and acts responsibly. May make reports to Child and Adult Protective Services according to state law.

3. Provides assessment and clinical leadership for the team when intervening in a crisis situation.

4. Provide crisis stabilization and follow up services to children and adults in their homes, school or other community setting to assure treatment and safety concerns are met.

5. Function as a member of a community-based mental health team in diagnostic formulation and implementation of mental health services, short term crisis interventions and plans for children, adolescents, and their families.

6. Coordinate services of the MRSS crisis team with other community agencies; police, schools, hospitals, courts, to identify and obtain emergency resources and services for children and families in a mental health crisis.

7. Responds to emergency phone calls from community agencies and families to help alleviate a mental health crisis and provide information about additional resources and follow-up services.

8. Work closely with SCCMHA crisis services providing follow up care and assistance to screen and refer families to acute mental health services as well as diversion services.

9. Maintain records, reports, and legal documents in the SCCMHA medical record.

10. Assist with transportation needs of families in crisis.

11. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. May attend meetings, workshops, or other public mental health activities to assist the community.

2. May perform various administrative functions such as preparing reports and appearing in court.

3. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission to sustain professional competency.

4. Other incidental duties as assigned.

(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Mental Health Supervisor (MRSS)

Supervises: None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

Works in schools, family homes, community settings to provide services to children and families as a member of a treatment unit. Close contact with people who may have a communicable disease or may be hostile and aggressive. Frequently drives automobile in all kind of weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families including dealing with individuals in crisis situations.

Licenses and Credentials: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.

A limited licensed master’s social worker (LLMSW), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW), limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), limited licensed marriage and family therapist (LLMFT), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), limited licensed psychologist (LLP) and licensed psychologist (LP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to work on a team and with overburdened, impoverished children and families.

2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and with community partners.

3. Strong skills in developing collaborative relationships with diverse groups of individuals.

4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5. Knowledge of mental health programs for adults as well as children, psychology, child development and related psychotherapeutic methods, chronic mental illness, third party payor requirements, mental health code, counseling.

6. Ability to function with a great deal of professional independence under the general direction of a program director or staff supervisor.

7. Excellent communications skills with respect to listening, oral, written, and public speaking.

8. Ability to handle individuals who may be distributive or potentially violent.

9. Ability to understand individuals from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

10. Ability to facilitate communication between individuals with differing views.

11. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

1. Hearing acuity to converse in person and on telephone.

2. Visual acuity to observe persons served behavior, read and proofread documents and use EHR and other electronic devices.

3. Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.

4. Manual dexterity to write and to operate standard office equipment (PC, Keyboard, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, etc.)

5. Ability to lift and carry files and supplies at least 20 pounds.

6. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, employees, persons served and the general public.

7. Analytical skills necessary to conduct research, analyze, and interpret complex data and identify and solve problems by proposing courses of action.

8. Dependable with data collection and reporting requirements.

9. Ability to plan short and long range and to manage and schedule time.

10. Ability to handle stress in meeting deadlines and dealing with large numbers of employees and/or persons served.

11. Open to receiving continuing education in the field.

(Listed qualifications are for guidance in filling this position. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered; however, mandatory licensing or certification requirements cannot be waived. Physical/mental requirements cannot be waived unless specifically indicated.)