MOBILE CRISIS CLINICIAN
Company: Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
Location: Detroit
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the Mobile Crisis Director, the
Mobile Crisis Clinician performs direct clinical services,
including crisis intervention and de-escalation for individuals of
all ages.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs direct clinical services, including crisis
intervention and de-escalation for individuals of all ages.
- Performs indirect clinical services, including, timely and
complete case documentation following DWIHN policies and
procedures.
- Documents all crisis intervention activities in the electronic
medical record to ensure accuracy of records and regulatory
compliance.
- Provides coordination and follow-up for clients and assists in
obtaining necessary additional services, coordinating with the
Access Center or the patient's current outpatient therapy
plan.
- Maintains clinical documentation that is accurate and up to
date, including assessments, progress notes, crisis/safety plans,
and other required documentation.
- Participates in agency and system staff meetings.
- Participates in community meetings.
- Collaborates with schools, law enforcement and other
organizations.
- Assists individuals/families in developing natural supports to
increase success in the community.
- Provides counseling, guidance, support, resources, and
encouragement to individuals served so that they can learn to take
responsibility for and actively participate in their own
recovery.
- Provides on call duties as needed which include but are not
limited to responding to calls from mobile crisis clinicians and
peers.
- Provides mobile crisis services in the community.
- Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES (KSA'S)
- Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community
resources.
- Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
- Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations, and
procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations, and
procedures as it relates to DWIHN.
- Knowledge of Mobile Crisis principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Crisis Services principles and practices.
- Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health principles and
practices.
- Knowledge of the Michigan Medicaid Provider Manual.
- Knowledge of MHWIN.
- Knowledge of the LOCUS model.
- Knowledge of the clinical care process (screening, assessment,
treatment planning, case management and continuing care).
- Knowledge of and ability to use screening and assessment tools
for behavioral health services.
- Knowledge of the Adult continuum of care for all disability
designations (I/DD, SMI, Co-Occurring Disorder).
- Knowledge of adult's services; Outpatient, Co- occurring
services, CM, ACT, Supported Employment and Med Drop.
- Knowledge of Integrated Care services for behavioral health
patients.
- Knowledge of medical and behavioral health practices and
terminology.
- Knowledge of compliance standards.
- Knowledge of Medical Necessity Criteria for Behavioral Health
Services.
- Knowledge of SUD guidelines and licensing certifications.
- Knowledge of crisis training and experience in de-escalation,
i.e., suicide prevention, development of crisis plans, trauma
informed care, etc.
- Assessment and evaluation skills.
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Computer skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Problem Solving skills.
- Decision Making skills.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Communication skills.
- Collaboration skills.
- Multitasking skills.
- Teamwork Skills.
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally,
economically and socially diverse population.
- Judgement/Reasoning ability
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human
Services, the Social Services, or a related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of full-time paid professional clinical experience
working in crisis services or a closely related area.
REQUIRED LICENSE(S).
A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: RN, LMSW, LMHC, LPC,
LLP or PhD.
(A limited license will be accepted).
A Valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe and
acceptable driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Employees in this classification must travel throughout Wayne
County. Candidates will be required to travel to homes,
community-based settings, hospitals, schools, courts, etc.
Mobile Crisis Operations is a 24/7 unit. There will be positions
offered for the Day Shift (7-3); Afternoon Shift (3-11) and the
Midnight Shift (11-7). Candidates must be able to work a flexible
schedule.
This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job
content, rather to act as a general description of the essential
functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or
change the position at any time.
Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious
accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law,
will be approved when properly supported. Further information will
be provided during the recruitment process.
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
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