Job Information
Baltimore Crisis Response Inc Behavioral Health Clinician in Cumberland, Maryland
Job Description
This position provides person-focused therapeutic services for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health events of varying acuity, inclusive of substance use and/or withdrawal. Contributes to the collaborative plan of care and delivery of services to individuals through assessment, evaluation, crisis interventions, referrals, development, and implementation of treatment plans using outcome-based goals. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team with the individual as a decision-maker.
Essential Functions:
- Provide a full range of crisis and behavior stabilization services supporting clients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
- Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis and/or who are experiencing high acuity behavioral health symptoms.
- In collaboration with a peer recovery specialist and/or other professional team members, provide appropriate crisis intervention(s), supportive counseling, and de-escalation support.
- Coordinate with natural and paid support systems for transportation to emergency rooms, shelters, or outpatient clinics for the provision of care as determined appropriate through the assessment process.
- Using established mechanisms/processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and services.
- As identified and authorized within the scope of work, provide short-term limited, evidence-based counseling to individuals and support to their families and/or natural support systems.
- Attend MCRSS and other relevant training courses as offered and available.
- Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit.
- All tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized which are congruent as determined by Human Resources and Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role