Associate Clinical Staff LMSW LAPC LAMFT

Blended Mobile Crisis Team

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people! Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We work with people at home at work and in the community providing crisis response.

Benchmark is hiring for Associate Licensed Clinical Staff Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) or Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (LAMFT) to join our Mobile Crisis Response team. The LAPC or LMSW or LAMFT will provide crisis support services to individuals in our community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The Clinician must be willing to flex schedule accordingly to provide services supports care and treatment to individuals as required. The team responds immediately when dispatched on crisis responses and is present to complete progress notes/documentation for each Individual in crisis accurately at each contact.

Since 1960 Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential ofEVERYONE those we serve our partners and vendors and our employees who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger better more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Service coverage includes the following counties: Tift Colquitt Worth Turner Irwin & Ben Hill

Schedule: 7 days on. 7 days off.

BENEFITS:

• Salaried position with no billable hours
  • Associate Clinicians $52500$57500
• Potential 5K annual bonus on top of salary.
• Health vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance short term disability
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete crisis assessments including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity
  Rating Scale (CSSRS).
• Answer 100 of crisis dispatches and respond facetoface to all crisis calls within and average of 60 minutes.
• Assess for safety of individuals in crisis.
• Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care.
• Follow up with individuals provider to ensure he/she adheres to recommended support/services.
• Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction surveys are given to consumers of crisis services.
• Complete necessary documentation and meet all regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
• Provide crisis followup services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active GA licensure LMSW LAPC or LAMFT
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Drivers License and auto insurance.
• Must be computer literate
• Must be experienced and competent in profession and maintain any applicable license.
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness emotional disorders and substance related disorders who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis.

Contact Information:

Please apply online at BenchmarkHS and select the Careers tab and Georgia OR email me at Phone:

EEO and Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans Women and Individuals with Disabilities encouraged to apply

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