Mobile Youth Crisis Clinician

Crisis Clinician

Under the supervision of the Crisis Clinical Coordinator, the Crisis Clinician will provide rapid response screening and assessment and counseling intervention services to youth and families experiencing urgent psychological and emotional problems while maintaining safety and implementing therapeutic treatment plans in a community-based setting. The incumbent is responsible for conducting risk assessments, consulting with appropriate supervisors or DPBHS workers to make decisions about level of care needed to maintain safety, and providing short-term, therapeutic crisis intervention services for up to 30 days.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for therapeutic documentation of cases from intake through discharge.

Essential functions include:

• Risk Assessment
• Case Management
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• General Responsibilities

Competencies/Capabilities include:

• Reliability & Flexibility
• Customer Service
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Assessment and Intervention Skills

Supervisory responsibilities:

None

Work environment:
Community-Based, Office location in Lewes, Dover, or Newark, DE

Travel required:

Travel to locations where the client resides or is located

Minimum qualification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in a Human Services field
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Preferred qualification:

• Master's degree from an accredited school in a Human Services field
• Education/Training in suicide risk prevention and intervention

EEO:
Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Delaware Guidance Services:

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is the largest provider of outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in Delaware. We operate offices in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford, and we are the only statewide not-for-profit outpatient behavioral health organization for children and adolescents accredited by JCAHO. In 2020, we were honored as a Compassionate Champion for our dedication to serving youth and families using a trauma-informed approach.

Why Work at Delaware Guidance Services?

DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client-focused work environment. Employee wellness is a top priority. In addition to offering flexible work arrangements, DGS offers a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package including the following:

• Competitive Compensation
• Incentive Pay for Specific Roles

Position Highlights:

• Flexible / Hybrid work environment (community based)
• Generous benefits and time off policies
• Ability to work with children through a mission driven organization
• On Call Pay available
• Paid Training

Weekday and weekend availability needed.