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Bear River Mental Health is seeking full time Mental Health CRISIS Therapist (CSW, LCSW, MFT, LMFT) to cover Cache and Box Elder counties, Utah

Bear River Mental Health is a comprehensive mental health agency with a dynamic multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals, having provided quality mental health treatment since 1977!! Located just 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, and nestled in a picturesque community, the rural setting of Cache Valley is a great place to work, live, and raise a family. The area is home to nearby skiing and mountain-based adventures, along with other outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, or just exploring, and has a great deal to offer with an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities. The possibilities are endless. For more information about Cache Valley and Brigham City, go to:

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Position Description: Provide crisis services on the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) for the tri-county catchment area, predominantly in Logan. Under the direction of the MCOT Program Manager, assumes responsibility for all community crisis outreaches, assists with resolving crisis calls, walk-in crisis situations, and crisis stabilization services, ensuring response to, and continuity of care between, BRMH programs, BRMH staff, and community partners when needed. Provides timely screening, evaluation, risk assessment, safety planning, assessment, diagnosis and short-term treatment planning in a skilled and professional manner while adhering to the principle of safety and treatment in the least restrictive environment. The therapist will also deliver in home stabilization services to adults, children, youth, and their families as assisted by a case manager trained in resource facilitation. Primary care responsibility continues until appropriate disposition is completed, and normally includes contact with the client’s primary treatment coordinator. Works closely with the Stabilization and Mobile Response Integrated Care Specialist, Hospital Liaison, clinical treatment teams at BRMH, local law enforcement, and other community agencies. Position requires crisis response and service delivery in the clinic, in client homes, and in the community.

Responsibilities may also include assessment and diagnosing for treatment planning and risk assessment for a traditional caseload; individual, group, and family therapy to improve the client's emotional and mental adjustment and social functioning; Individual and group behavioral management, including stress management, relaxation techniques, assertiveness training, conflict resolution, and behavior modification; Completion of mental status, competency, and sanity examinations; Division of Health Care Finance evaluation and form completions (M-20 and Form 1); Consultation and education services under contract; and limited individual or group skills development.

Coordinate, assess, link, and/or monitor through face to face, telephone, or written communication with the client, or applicable family member or service agency staff with direct involvement in providing or assuring the client obtains necessary access to community services.

Provide case consultation to colleagues and/or consultation and education services, not under contract, in the community. Complete up-to-date quality service documentation, including accurate time sheet records with appropriate service codes, progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans, etc. by 30 minutes past closing of the next business day from the date of service, in the Center's automated clinical records system. Obtain approval from immediate supervisor on all leave taken. Monitor dashboard for errors and warnings on a daily basis and correct deficiencies as needed in a timely manner. Attend supervision appointments and team and organization meetings as scheduled. Maintain an automated schedule, reflecting the FTE availability within Center hours, in order to be consistently available to Center staff and clients. Prepare materials for individual and group meetings. Attend trainings within and outside of the Center for job development. When assigned, supervise staff who are seeking clinical licensure, which includes case reviews, case documentation, oversight of clinical treatment, ethical standards and practices, maintaining supervision records, etc.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:
*Knowledge of confidentiality and ability to maintain strict compliance with confidentiality of all client and Center sensitive information.
*Effective oral and written communication skills.
*Knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health treatment, and of community resources available to the mentally ill.
*Teaming skills for effective and cooperative interoffice relations, and for working with others in client treatment.
*Computer literacy and skills for operation of automated medical records, email, scheduling, etc.
*Timeliness with schedule including arrival to work, whereabouts, attendance at meetings, and client appointments.
*Positive attitude related to job expectations, supervision, Center policies and procedures, etc.
*Ability to behave ethically and to understand and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
*Flexible hours to meet client and Center needs, including potentially functioning on the 24-hour crisis rotation team.
*Conduct tasks in a safe manner, uphold Center safety policies, and report safety issues to appropriate sources.

Position Location: tri-county area, based out of Logan

Position Hours: Monday - Friday during business hours

Wage: $62,958/year - $83,693/year, depending on licensure and experience.

Job Requirements: Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling from an accredited university. Clinical independent license preferred. Must be able to pass a background criminal investigation (BCI).

EOE. Excellent and full benefits. Additional reimbursement may be paid if hired for Spanish skills, based on center need. National Health Services Corps student loan repayment program also available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,958.00 - $83,693.00 per year

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