Licensed Clinician (LCSW or LPC)

Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Tifton, GA
Category: Crisis Response Services
Wage: Annual Salary: $62,500 - $80,000
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

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 seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our Mobile Crisis Team. The LCSW/LPC 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 care and treatment to individuals as required. The Clinician responds immediately when dispatched on crisis responses and is present to provide supervision to staff and complete progress notes 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 of EVERYONE – 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.

BENEFITS:

Salaried position with no billable hours
$62,500-$80,000
Potential 5K annual bonus on top of salary.
Health, vision and dental insurance
Life insurance
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:

Act as the onsite crisis team leader.
Respond immediately when dispatched on crisis responses and be present to provide supervision to staff
Follow up with individual’s IDT to ensure that they adhere to the crisis-service-recommended support/services.
Assist in providing information to the mobile crisis team.
Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis.
Establish and maintain record keeping functions; integration with CIS system.
Complete necessary documentation to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
Develop and implement safety plans as appropriate.
Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
Develop discharge plan detailing the discontinuation from crisis support services.
Provide support to clients and staff working in the Georgia Mobile Crisis Support Program.

Qualifications:

Current license as LCSW or LPC
Valid Driver’s license and Auto insurance
Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly to provide services, supports, care and treatment to individuals as required
Must be experienced and competent in profession and maintain any applicable license, training, or and certifications.

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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