Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Gainesville, GA
Category: Crisis Response Services
Wage: Up to $80,500
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC) – Gainesville, GA

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), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed a to join our team in providing 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:

• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete crisis assessments, including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
• Answer all crisis dispatches, and respond face-to-face to all crisis calls within an average of 60 minutes.
• Assess for safety and complete involuntary commitment as needed (LCSW and LPC only)
• Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care
• Follow up with individual’s provider, as appropriate to ensure they adhere to crisis-service-recommended support/service.
• Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis
• Ensure customer service satisfaction surveys are given to consumers of crisis services
• Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served, as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate
• Complete necessary documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, to meet all regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a licensed LCSW, LPC or LMFT
• Valid CPR and First Aide Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and Auto insurance
• Must be computer literate
• Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly
• Must maintain any applicable license, training, and/or certifications
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders and substance related disorders preferred

If interested apply on-line at: www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers/OPEN POSITIONS – Georgia

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

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