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Burrell Behavioral Health Crisis Response Clinician in Independence, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Crisis Response Clinician
Location: Independence, MO (Kansas City area)
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with behavioral health needs who have come into contact with law enforcement? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell / Comprehensive as a Crisis Response Clinician!
As a Crisis Response Clinician, you'll be the primary point of contact in coordinating services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials. You'll ensure these individuals have the opportunity to access recommended treatment services and assist in the process as needed. Our ideal candidate is passionate about crisis intervention, has experience working with law enforcement, and strong clinical and communication skills.
Independence, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant community and plenty of recreational opportunities in the Kansas City area. Join us in providing critical behavioral health services and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with local police departments, co-located for timely response
Complete screenings, crisis assessments/interventions, and other clinical services in the community
Assist law enforcement and courts in locating inpatient psychiatric beds and filing involuntary detention petitions
Act as a primary point of contact, participating in law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams or similar initiatives
Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals who have come to law enforcement's attention
Complete crisis assessment and/or intake assessments at jail facilities as requested
Ensure individuals can access recommended treatment services and assist as needed
Provide brief therapeutic interventions to promote stabilization and assign follow-up services when appropriate
Report appropriate information to assigned service providers for individuals already in services
Provide training and consultation on behavioral health issues for law enforcement officers and agencies
Coordinate and collaborate with local partners in Mental Health Courts or other specialty/diversion courts
Maintain good communication with agency service areas, referral sources, and emergency systems
Provide brief clinical interventions to law enforcement officers and refer them to appropriate resources as needed
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
Minimum of one-year experience working in the behavioral health field
Experience working with law enforcement is preferred
Valid driver's license & auto insurance
Ability to interact and work within the police environment and culture
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees