Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Tifton, GA
Category: Crisis Response Services
Wage: n/a
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

Benchmark Human Services – 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.

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
• 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

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 licenser 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.

 If interested apply on-line at: www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers/OPEN POSITIONS/CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICE.

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

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