Crisis Non-Police Response Clinician

• Ride with a BHR teammate to respond to 911 calls and/or community encounters with individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Conduct face-to-face, high quality clinical triage assessments of individuals in crisis.
• Develop an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan to assist the client in establishing necessary mental health services including provisional diagnosis and thorough suicide risk assessment.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of the client and the community as a whole.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement and other community stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of the St. Louis Area Mental Health Network, the Crisis Intervention Model, and the DSM-V.
• Minimum of six months experience in mental health field within the private or public sector.
• Ability to write clinical documentation, conduct mental health assessments and develop client treatment plans.
• Must work well individually and with co-workers as part of a team.
• Must be flexible with work hours and available to work at least 1 weekend day. Work weeks are Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.
• Valid driver's license (MO Class E or state equivalent). Motor Vehicle Record check will be conducted prior to start date.
• Willingness to meet any/all regulatory requirements of our partners, including vaccinations and background checks.

• Requires riding in a car for extended periods of times.
• Hybrid position with the majority of the time spent in the field, throughout the St. Louis area, at a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, community centers, and other locations where individuals in crisis may be present.
• At times, the work environment can be high-stress and include potentially dangerous situations.

Salary Range:

$47,000 - $55,000/year, dependant on education and experience