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 $1,000Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payMileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travelTop-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, 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 responseComplete screenings, crisis assessments/interventions, and other clinical services in the communityAssist law enforcement and courts in locating inpatient psychiatric beds and filing involuntary detention petitionsAct as a primary point of contact, participating in law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams or similar initiativesCoordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals who have come to law enforcement's attentionComplete crisis assessment and/or intake assessments at jail facilities as requestedEnsure individuals can access recommended treatment services and assist as neededProvide brief therapeutic interventions to promote stabilization and assign follow-up services when appropriateReport appropriate information to assigned service providers for individuals already in servicesProvide training and consultation on behavioral health issues for law enforcement officers and agenciesCoordinate and collaborate with local partners in Mental Health Courts or other specialty/diversion courtsMaintain good communication with agency service areas, referral sources, and emergency systemsProvide 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 fieldMinimum of one-year experience working in the behavioral health fieldExperience working with law enforcement is preferredValid driver's license & auto insuranceAbility 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.