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Common Ground Mobile Crisis Clinician in Pontiac, Michigan
Seeking Master level clinician for a position with the Oakland Crisis Intervention & Recovery Team (OCIRT)! This program operates to provide mobile crisis support services in Oakland county. To view more information please view the job description: OCIRT Mobile Crisis Clinician - Job Description (https://cghelps.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HRJobDescriptions/Eawjzt_IwjVKujyjuIW3lB8BztI7Zi40QnkucZDQAY4S9w?e=eXf6fu)
Current Openings:
1) Part-Time, 16 hours per week, 8am - 4pm, Saturday/Sunday
2) Part-Time, 16 hours per week, 4pm - 12am, Saturday/Sunday
Base pay: Limited License: $29 - $31, and Full License: $32 - $36, plus shift differential.
About You
The Crisis Clinician will be an integral member of the crisis response team, providing immediate and on-site support to individuals experiencing mental health crises and emotional distress. The primary role of the Clinician will be to conduct assessments, de-escalate crisis situations, and provide appropriate interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. Provide team leadership when needed and collaborate closely with law enforcement, emergency services, and other mental health professionals to deliver prompt and effective crisis intervention services.
Day in the Life
Assess potential risks and safety concerns for individuals/families in crisis, including the risk of self-harm or harm to others
Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs
Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises
Arrange or provide transportation to a safe location, as needed
Assist individuals who are homeless or who do not feel safe in their home environment
Collaborate with local mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up care
Coordinate with emergency services and transport individuals to appropriate facilities when necessary for further evaluation and treatment
What you need to apply
Master’s Degree in Human Services or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services 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 of 1 year of 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 Child Mental Health Professional and 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
Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)
Shift premiums (for eligible employees)
Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
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 https://commongroundhelps.org
