Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis Services

Position: Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis Services I
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** Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!
** At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.#
** You Belong at Monarch
** You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find e, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive  that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.#

** Job Highlights:****# Starting Pay: $55,000*
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* Minimum Requirements:

**** One year of experience in working with youth and families with mental health diagnosis with progressing experience

Associate or Fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-A / LCSW)*
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* Preferred Qualifications:

**** Post-graduate experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder**#
** This Opportunity:
** The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis Services I is to provide behavioral health services to children/adolescents while receiving PRTF services and who are experiencing psychological difficulties.#
** What You'll Do:
*** Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment for those receiving services and help facilitate appropriate linkage and transition into the community upon discharge.
* Participate in team meetings, person-centered planning and discharge planning as appropriate for all individuals served
* Serve as a resource for non-licensed staff by assisting with in-service training and supports to educate PRTF staff in the area of mental health
* Complete clinical assessments and reassessments as needed and assigning accurate diagnosis to assist in guiding treatment
* Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals receiving services using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.
* Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with other PRTF staff.
* Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
* Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies upon discharge from treatment and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.
* Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.
* Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up to date on current best practices.
* Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
* Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.
* Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arises
* Drive or travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
* Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
* Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas
* Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
* Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and…