Crisis Bed Therapist

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Full Time Professionals Lewes, DE, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $58,219.74 To $87,329.60 Annually

Summary/objective

Under the supervision of theCrisis

Program Manager, the Crisis Bed Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services to clients in the Crisis Bed Program and will carry a small outpatient caseload. This position will provide individual, group, and family therapy for youth admitted to the Crisis Bed Program with a wide variety of psychological and emotional problems (ie. aggressive and defiant behavior due to problems with emotion regulation, suicidal/homicidal ideation, plans, or attempts, family conflicts, etc.)

to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in a Crisis Bed setting. The incumbent is responsible for clinical consultation to Mental Health Technicians, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors and Crisis Bed Coordinator. Theyarededicated and committed todeliveringhigh-quality, compassionate, and therapeuticclient  addition, the incumbentis responsible for documentation ofclinicaland case management services provided from intake through discharge.

Essential functions:

Clinical Role in Crisis Bed Setting:

• Collaborate closely with Crisis Bed Coordinator to ensure highest clinical standards are maintained
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to document client history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the client and their family members.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in addition to crisis intervention using various treatment modalities
• Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the client by utilizing the treatment team, determine aftercare needs, identify and assess family and community resources, and provide referrals as needed
• Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care
• Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family, and community systems to participate in the development and implementation of a person-centered treatment plan
• Deliver solution-focused and trauma-informed clinical interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem solving, communication, and relationship conflicts
• Use critical thinking and risk management skills when connecting with clients in Crisis Bed
• Understand warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide risk and risk of harm to others
• Maintain professional, trauma-informed, and empathetic interactions during interactions with children, families, and stakeholders
• Develop comprehensive skills providing support for children and youth in Crisis Bed
• Review and sign clinical documentation from Mental Health Technicians, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors and Crisis Bed Coordinator

Functional Role in Crisis Bed Setting:

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Clinical needs of Crisis Bed program including identifying areas for training and growth
• Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other Crisis Bed staff, families, and community members

Functional Role in Crisis Bed Setting:

• Engages and collaborates with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients
• Collaborates with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students
• Complete required documentation for clinical records within established time frames.
• Participates in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader
• Maintains active status licensure with respective State of Delaware Division of

Professional Regulation

General Responsibilities:

• Uphold professional standards of treatment and the mission of the organization
• Maintain a quality code of conduct, ethics and professionalism
• Provide goal-directed and team-oriented services
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
• Assure compliance with all policies and procedures and licensing regulations
• Must successfully complete all agency required training within
  30 days of employment and maintain timely applicable…