Mental Health Professional - LSW/LPC/LISW/LPCC; Day Shift

• Ability to rapidly form positive relationships and to work effectively with law enforcement, fire department, Red Cross and other emergency personnel.
• Ability to deal with agitated or potentially violent clients.
• Excellent crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to engage individuals in the community in problem solving process.
• Ability to relate to clients with a variety of age, economic/educational backgrounds, personality types and problems.
• Ability to work with individuals, families and groups in acute grief crisis.
• Ability to work in a variety of natural environment settings frequently under very chaotic and/or potentially dangerous conditions with police presence.
• Flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of critical and stressful work assignments as the need presents itself.
• Exhibits flexibility and ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in alternate locations as assigned, and able to perform on call as assigned.
• Skill in community education and training.
• Knowledge of the field of stress and stress management.
• Ability to achieve and maintain certification in required training programs.
• Ability to participate in extensive cross-training with a variety of emergency personnel.
• Ability to work and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to operate independent of mental health supervisor at scenes, consult as needed, initiate problem-solving activity as needed.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of systems.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Maintains a level of self-care that is adequate for managing a high-pace, crisis response position.

Organizational Competencies

• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals, and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process.
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism.
• Demonstrate teamwork.
• Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.
• Strives to improve own and agency operations Commit to cultivating a non-violent and trauma-informed environment for all employees and clients, through our pursuit of Sanctuary; a trauma-informed model.
• Commit to a deeper exploration of Sanctuary Values.
• Incorporates sanctuary techniques into daily work activities.
• Participates on sanctuary process teams and/or supports sanctuary initiatives

Working conditions

This position is in a 24-hour shift unit. Employee must be able to work outside normal business hours and perform emergency overtime if necessary pursuant to contract guidelines.

Requirements: Licensure: LSW/ LPC; LISW / LPCC Bachelor's degree (Required), master’s degree preferred

Requirements

2 years crisis intervention experience. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license; Must be eligible to drive company vehicles and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier; Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to furnish proof of active auto insurance.