Licensed Clinician I
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Do you have experience with mental health illness? Do you have a background in crisis intervention? If so, come join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and help the city of Chesapeake citizens.
This position provides pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services unit and CIT Assessment Center. Position performs risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individual requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services. Requires experience in crisis intervention, diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR with populations including serious mental illness, substance use and intellectual developmental disabilities. Clinician must possess the ability to relate and communicate with various populations, make clinical decision, analyze psychosocial data and communicate ideas verbally and in writing. Candidate must possess knowledge of state mental health statutes, pre-admission screening criteria and commitment process.
This position provides pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services unit and CIT Assessment Center. Position performs risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individual requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services. Requires experience in crisis intervention, diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR with populations including serious mental illness, substance use and intellectual developmental disabilities. Clinician must possess the ability to relate and communicate with various populations, make clinical decision, analyze psychosocial data and communicate ideas verbally and in writing. Candidate must possess knowledge of state mental health statutes, pre-admission screening criteria and commitment process.
- Complete pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services Unit and the CIT Assessment Center
- Complete risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services.
- Consults with magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and the community. Maintains documentation in electronic health record in compliance with agency quality assurance standards. May provide 30 day crisis interventions to individuals who may require short term solution focused interventions.
- Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options.
- Represents CIBH in commitment hearings
- Works closely with law enforcement to triage mental health crises in the community.
- Uses DMS-V-TR to formulate diagnoses
- Completes crisis assessments and treatment plans
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.