Crisis Clinician, Crisis Respite Unit

Overview

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This position works as a member of the Williamson and Burnet Counties Crisis Team for the Adult Crisis Respite Unit (CRU) located in Georgetown. Under the supervision of the Adult Crisis Respite Unit Program Manager, the CRU Crisis Clinician (CRU CC) will provide services to persons with IDD, mental illness, substance use or any co-occurring disorders who are in the CRU.

The CRU CC is a skilled crisis clinician who provides case management services, including crisis intervention and follow-up services, relapse and crisis prevention services, screening and referrals to community resources and providers, individual and group skills training, and psychosocial interventions. The clinician will complete intake protocols, person-centered recovery plans, and discharge planning in an environment that provides a safe and secure short-term stabilization of crisis symptoms.

In addition, this crisis clinician provides Crisis Assessments as needed for walk-in individuals as well as individuals in the community seeking crisis services and support for the Northern Hub, utilizing evidence-based de-escalation strategies to connect with individuals and build a plan that supports safety in the least restrictive setting for the person and family in crisis. The crisis clinician collaborates closely with law enforcement, the medical community, schools, families, and social service agencies to assist persons in crisis.

The crisis clinician holds strong knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of working with individuals experiencing a crisis and can communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations.

The clinician utilizes integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services. The crisis clinician has the flexibility to triage tasks and organize the workday to meet the needs of individuals in crisis. This position requires a flexible workday and may support some weekends as needed. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential. This position cross-trains to support other crisis programs as needed and is a part of the on-call rotation.

• Provides empathetic active listening and de-escalation.
• Engages in person-centered safety planning, utilizing critical thinking and solution-focused problem solving.
• Provides case management to include crisis intervention and follow-up services, relapse and crisis prevention services, screening and referrals to community resources and providers, individual and group skills training, and psychosocial interventions.
• Completes intake protocols, person-centered recovery plans, and discharge planning in an environment that provides a safe and secure short-term stabilization of crisis symptoms.
• Ensures crisis follow-up and relapse prevention occurs, providing support once the crisis has resolved.
• Communicates effectively with people and families from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Facilities and coordinates placement.
• Partners with families, first responders, schools, hospitals, community agencies, and BTCS treatment teams.
• Demonstrates skills using integrated computer database programs to access files and document services, and the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Works independently and collaboratively within a team; maintains a flexible work schedule.
• Assumes rotating on-call responsibilities, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays. A daily stipend is offered for each day of on-call.
• Cross-trains to support crisis programs, including Diversion Center, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, Youth Therapeutic Respite, and State Hospital Step-Down.
• Location:
  
  Georgetown, TX — San Gabriel Crisis Center, Georgetown Adult Crisis Respite.
• Hourly Salary Range: $25.23 - $37.98 (includes Williamson County Crisis Team differential).

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