Mental Health Clinician- Mobile Response (Overnight: Remote) (7640)

Description

Location: Remote

Service Area: Baltimore

Shift: 11 PM to 7 AM

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.
• 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, nurse, 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 your Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

Qualifications

Educational and License Requirements:

A Master’s in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS), or Master’s in Social Work (MSW) is Required

Current counseling/social work licensure in Maryland (LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C) is Required

Current BLS Certification is preferred

Experience

2 years of experience as a counseling professional, Required

Additional

Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, Required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required

Physical Demands

Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation.

Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.

Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds at times.

Psycho-Social Demands

Seeks guidance / help proactively to support safety and quality care.

Demonstrates skill of distress-tolerance to maintain calm and safety

Models positive regard with all members of the community of care.

Establishes and maintains interpersonal boundaries.

Maintains personal and situational awareness through self-reflection.

Practices ethical, evidence-based, and person-first decision-making.

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to highly emotional and stressful situations.

Scheduled Hours

Remote/Full-Time/11 PM- 7 AM EST

40 Hours / Week

80 Hours / Pay Period

Travel

None

Exemption Status

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Benefits

Full-Time – Eligible

Medical Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Personal Time Off and Additional Leave

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance and/or Reimbursement