Mobile Youth Crisis Clinician

Position Summary

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 (e.g., aggressive and defiant behavior, suicidal/homicidal ideation, family conflicts) 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 determine the level of care needed, and delivering short‑term, therapeutic crisis intervention services for up to 30 days.

The incumbent also completes therapeutic documentation from intake through discharge.

Essential Functions Risk Assessment

• Maintain professional, trauma‑informed, and empathetic interactions during crisis interactions with families and all stakeholders
• Use critical thinking and risk management skills when assessing and making decisions about the least restrictive level of care
• Understand and utilize knowledge about warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide risk and risk of harm to others
• Develop comprehensive skills in planning for safety and providing evaluations, diagnosis and therapeutic crisis intervention services to children, adolescents and their families

Case Management

• Provide therapeutic recommendation and referrals for children, adolescents, and their families referred for assessments and follow‑up services
• Communicate with and provide appropriate documentation to the DPBHS team
• Communicate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain a systems‑based approach to stabilization of crisis situations
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

• Plan and administer solution‑focused and trauma‑informed interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem solving, communication, and relationship conflicts

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
• Participate in Clinician On‑Call rotation
• Rotation of on‑call telehealth for after hours 11p‑7a 2‑3 days a month

Competencies/Capabilities

• 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 Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Available Shifts

• New Castle County – 4p‑12p (m‑f)
• Kent County – 12p‑8p (m‑f), 4p‑12a (m‑f, 10 month)
• Sussex County – 12p‑8p (m‑f), 4p‑12a (m‑f)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Incentive Pay for Specific Roles
• Generous Paid Time Off (starting at 44 days of paid leave a year)
• Up to 6% Annual Contribution to Your Retirement Fund
• Free Professional Development Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Long‑term Disability Insurance

Position Highlights

• Flexible / Hybrid work environment (community based)
• Generous benefits and time off policies
• Ability to work with children through a mission driven organization
• Sign on bonus for eligible positions (up to $5,000)
• Shift differential for eligible shifts starting after 11am (up to $4,000 annually)

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