Job Information
Common Ground Crisis Clinician, Crisis Assessment Team in Pontiac, Michigan
Positions Available
Contingent – various shifts depending on agency needs. Shifts include the following: Day Shift: 8a - 4p, Afternoon Shift: 4p - 12a, Midnight Shift: 12a - 8a.
Base pay for Limited License: $29 - $31, and base pay for Full License: $32 - $35.
About You
The Crisis Clinician role provides 24-hour on-site and mobile assessment that focus on meeting the needs of all populations in crisis, emphasizing alternatives to hospitalization and continued support. Clinicians in this role work with individuals and families/caregivers who are experiencing behavioral health/ substance use crises in the hospitals, or on site as walk-ins or via police and/or ambulance using the emergency entrance. To learn more information, please view the full job description linked here: Crisis Clinician, CAT - Job Description (https://cghelps.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HRJobDescriptions/EWD811v7pvFLoJGk0RPlIJoB68_l_bpvViump27frkqLmg?e=1NoAkP)
Day in the Life
Provide triages and assessments in hospitals and at the Resource & Crisis Center (RCC) that include collateral contacts with Core Provider Agency and other people who know the individual well and who are involved in his/her life; crisis interventions and assessments are trauma informed and recovery-oriented
Assess crisis and person/family’s needs to determine service needed
Develop the plan of care in collaboration with the individual/family and the Core Provider Agency based on strengths, needs, abilities, and consideration of preferences, and provide individuals served with due process/second opinion, etc.
Ensure that eligible individuals who are released or diverted from jail are successfully linked to the most appropriate level of care
Act as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including service providers and community agents
What you need to apply
Master’s Degree in Human Service field
Professional licensure in the State of Michigan
All Limited License Bachelor Social Workers (LLBSW), Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW), Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC), and Temporary Limited License Psychologists (TLLP) must receive their permanent license (LBSW, LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited/temporary license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment
Minimum one (1) year experience in treating or working with disabilities
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Preferred Certification of one of the following:
CAADC Certified Advanced Addiction Drug Counselor
CAC-R Certified Addiction Counselor IC&RC Reciprocal
CCDP Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional
CCDP-D Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional Diplomat
Experience providing crisis intervention services
Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children
Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder
Standard met for Mental Health Professional and Child Mental Health Professional
What Makes Us Different?
Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
Opportunity for professional growth
Smaller Units/Manageable workloads
Team orientated environment
An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all
For your hard work
APPRECIATION!
Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)
Shift premiums (for eligible employees)
Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.) (for eligible employees)
Competitive wages
Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.
Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.
Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Find out more at Common Ground Helps Career Page (https://commongroundhelps.org)
