Seeking a passionate and experienced Crisis Mental Health Clinician to join Mental Health program in Columbus, GA. This program aims to provide on-scene crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and de-escalation services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. The clinician will work alongside first responders to ensure individuals in crisis receive appropriate mental health care and community support.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Respond to behavioral health crisis calls in the Columbus community alongside police officers, EMTs, and firefighters.
- Conduct on-site mental health assessments to determine appropriate care interventions.
- Provide crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and short-term case management.
- Assist in connecting individuals to appropriate mental health, substance use treatment, and social services; 1013 if necessary.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency medical services to divert individuals from unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and referrals.
- Participate in team debriefings, training sessions, and case consultations.
- Advocate for individuals experiencing mental health crises, ensuring they receive compassionate and trauma-informed care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Shift
Monday Thursday 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
Requirements - Master s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Must hold a current LCSW, LPC, LMHC, or equivalent state licensure
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric services, or community mental health settings.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and mental health crisis intervention models.
- Ability to work in high-stress environments and collaborate effectively with emergency responders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver s license and ability to travel within the community as needed.
Benefits Offered: - 100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage and Long-term Disability Coverage
- No-cost Dental and Vision services at our Clinics - Additional Dental, Vision, and Short-term disability coverage is available for purchase at a reduce cost.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Competitive Salary: $69,426.00 - $86,782.00 Annually
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Expense Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
About the Community:
Enjoy a great quality of life in a growing community just 100 mi from Atlanta! Home to Columbus State University, Columbus - the second-largest city in GA, offers an abundance of outdoor activities, excellent academic options, and a vibrant uptown district with great restaurants and shopping! The Chattahoochee River also offers a number of recreational offerings for water enthusiasts. In addition to Atlanta, Columbus is also just 83 mi to Montgomery, AL, for those looking for larger city amenities.
- The hospital serves over 300k residents in western GA + eastern AL
- Columbus is 90 miles southwest of Atlanta + 40 minutes from Auburn, Alabama
- 2nd largest city in the state of Georgia offering a small town feel with the amenities of a larger city
- Great community for the outdoor enthusiast
- Top ranked public and private school options
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