Clinician - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Position Summary

Under supervision, learns to perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring, and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.

Job Description

• Performs job responsibilities with supervision
• Performs or directs screening of patients/clients/consumers seeking services
• Determines appropriate services and alternate plans of care within an established time frame
• Performs or directs the intake process ensuring patient's/client's/consumer's information (medical, psychological, and financial) is assembled accurately to process applications
• Assigns appropriate priority to eligible applicants and refers ineligible ones to other community services
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas
• Communicates accurately and clearly to the patient/client/consumer and his/her family members/significant others the identified treatment goals
• Monitors patient's/client's/consumer's progress through interviews, discussion with team members, chart reviews, or other methods
• Accurately conveys progress information to family members/significant others as appropriate
• Writes concise, accurate, clear progress notes in the patient's/client's/consumer's chart as required by policy
• Acts as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis
• Develops and maintains a network of community contacts
• Participates in strategy or review sessions, committees, and task force work to facilitate linkages and communication
• Represents the facility in planned community meetings
• Participates in meetings pertaining to case management, case collaboration, and discharge planning providing appropriate patient/consumer information
• Makes referrals to appropriate agencies for support services prior to date of discharge
• Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
• Provides patient/family education sessions at time of admission, during hospitalization as needed, and at time of discharge according to established guidelines
• Develops and presents educational programs on social work topics to employees, social work students, community groups, care providers, or others as requested
• Identifies environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
• Interviews applicants or employees to fill vacancies or promotional positions according to applicable laws, rules, and policies
• Selects or promotes the appropriate number of individuals who possess the skills needed to perform the required work
• Identifies training needs and ensures that necessary job-related instruction is provided to staff
• Discusses potential grievance-related concerns with employees to identify options or resolve issues prior to the formal filing of a grievance
• Advises employees of established grievance procedures
• Recommends or initiates disciplinary actions according to applicable rules and policies
• Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Routinely conducts staffing meetings to discuss problems and resolutions, to assist staff in developing appropriate care plans and/or behavioral plans, and to explain departmental procedural/policy changes
• Appropriately interprets, implements, and enforces compliance with policy/procedure and safety regulations
• Reviews staff's treatment assessments and recommendations for appropriateness and provides input as needed
• Reviews treatment documentation for accuracy and conformity in accordance with established agency guidelines
• Thoroughly evaluates interactions of supervised staff with patients/clients/consumers by direct observation, review of case presentations, audio or video tapes, progress notes, or other records
• Accurately evaluates capabilities of supervised staff and assigns caseload to ensure that acceptable quality standards are maintained
• Intervenes in cases assigned to supervised staff as necessary to ensure patients/clients/consumers receive treatment according to accepted clinical standards
• Provides timely and effective feedback to supervised staff
• Models effective counseling and crisis management techniques for supervised staff
• Ensures that licensed staff maintain credentials to practice in their functional areas in accordance with accreditation standards, state, and federal laws
• Organizes support groups or counsels family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client
• Develops or directs residential/community site resources for patient/consumer placements
• Performs or directs recruitment, selection, and assessment of potential residential/community care home providers as needed for employment
• Conducts consultation meetings with providers as necessary
• Meets with appropriate parties to resolve problematic issues/concerns
• Appropriately assesses knowledge and skill level of care providers by observing interactions between patients/consumers and care providers and individual interviews
• Develops and implements program policies and procedures as needed
• Thoroughly conducts or delegates the assessment of programs; provides feedback and recommendations based on findings and in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Monitors existing operated and contracted sites in accordance with established guidelines. May procure or develop new sites based upon identified consumer population needs
• Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services
• Maintains accurate inventory and replacement of all equipment and furnishings used in the program
• Maintains facility in accordance with local/state laws and established agency policies
• Conducts facility maintenance reviews to ensure compliance with established guidelines and takes corrective action as needed
• Ensures routine and emergency maintenance is performed on all equipment to keep in operable condition
• Ensures physical structures/facilities are appropriate to model of services provided and meet health, safety, and accessibility standards
• Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs
• Monitors expenditures and accurately prepares budgetary proposals
• Promptly identifies and responds appropriately to correct or minimize cost overruns
• Periodically evaluates program equipment, materials, and furniture to determine replacement costs for inclusion in budgetary figures
• Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans
• Develops an effective program plan that includes philosophy, goals, description of persons served, and services provided
• Thoroughly conducts or delegates the assessment/evaluation of programs; provides feedback and recommendations based on findings in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with psychological accreditation standards
• Develops and directs implementation of appropriate activities for patients/consumers (i.e., living/survival/working skills, etc.)
• Ensures staff procures and maintains appropriate supported community integration and therapeutic activities in accordance with established agency guidelines

Requirements

• Clinician 1: Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed in the state of Georgia.

• Clinician 2: Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND associate licensure in the state of Georgia.

• Clinician 3: Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND full clinical licensure in the state of Georgia.