Mobile Crisis Team - Mental Health Clinician

Job Title:

MCT Clinician

Reports To:

Clinical Supervisor

Department:

Mental Health Services

Travel Required:

Some

Location:

2650 East Broadview Ave.

Wasilla, AK 99654

Position Type:

Daily Rate

MCT Mental Health Clinician Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with peer support specialist, EMS, Matcom, Law Enforcement, and other outside agencies and community partners in order to support clients in active crisis.
• Conducts interviews and gathers information for diagnostic purposes and for the purpose of linkage to community resources based upon individualized client needs.
• Provides crisis interventions to clients who are in apparent emotional distress using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department.
• Provides an atmosphere if trust and safety for the client.
• Provide trauma informed client centered care.
• Assures compliance with State Regulations, legal requirements and established Borough policies and procedures related to mental health services.
• Assists clients in location resources by contacting appropriate agencies over the phone and / or in person, coordinates with other agencies concerning referrals for client’s mental health needs, and assists in arranging for hospitalization of clients requiring inpatient care.
• Documents clinical interventions provided to clients, and efficiently documents all billable interactions into AKAIMS, utilizing DAP note formatting.
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision and follows training guidelines and instructions as provided by the clinical director.
• Attends and participates in team meetings where current cases are reviewed; reviews cases with social and community agencies as appropriate; adheres to applicable confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Provide family members with information on support resources available through groups and organizations within the state if Alaska.
• Assist, when appropriate, family members and others to understand possible warning signs and triggers, appropriate supportive responses, wellness measures, and the overall recovery process in order to furthers support client.
• Provide education and advocacy within the community that promotes awareness of mental health, serious emotional disturbance, OUD and co-occurring disorders, and assists in reducing barriers such as stigma and misconceptions.
• Clinician will use different modalities of de-escalation such as C.A.F. (Calm, Assess, Facilitate) to stabilize individuals during crisis events.
• Conducts risk the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

(CSSR-S).

• Preforms related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field 
• Combination of education, experience and licensure accepted
• Must be working toward CDC I certification; must be eligible for CDC II certification within three years upon hire.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field
• Conduct assessments utilizing the DSM-V and ASAM criteria.
• Create individualized treatment plans addressing mental health and substance use issues.
• Treatment team participation
• Crisis intervention skills
• Case management and supervision
• Adhere to ethical guidelines of related profession
• Maintain CEUs needed for licensure and continued professionalism
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients
• Receive direct supervision from the Program Manager

Preferred Skills

• Principles and practices of modern clinical psychology. Individual, group and family therapy techniques
• Basic understanding of mental health disorders as defined in DSM V codes
• Basic understanding of substance abuse level of care as defined by ASAM
• Crisis intervention principles
• Provide individual, group and family therapy sessions
• Establish treatment plans

Competencies

• Working with and Advocating for Others
• Assessing Strengths and Needs
• Planning and Providing Services
• Linking to Resources
• Behaving Professionally and Ethically