(1792) Crisis Clinician – Crisis Respite Unit

This position works as a member of the Guadalupe County Crisis Team for the Adult Crisis Respite Unit located in Seguin. Under the supervision of the Adult Crisis Respite Unit Program Manager, the Crisis Respite Unit Crisis Clinician (CRU CC) will provide services to persons with IDD, mental illness, substance use or any co-occurring disorders who are in the Crisis Respite.  The CRU CC is a skilled crisis clinician who provides case management to include crisis intervention and follow up services, relapse and crisis prevention services, screening and referrals to community resources and providers, individual and group skills training and psychosocial interventions.  The clinician will complete intake protocols, person-centered recovery plans, and discharge planning in an environment that provides a safe and secure short-term stabilization of crisis symptoms.

In addition, this crisis clinician provides Crisis Assessments as needed for walk in individuals as well as individuals in the community seeking crisis services and support for the Guadalupe Hub, utilizing evidence-based de-escalation strategies to connect with individuals and build a plan that supports safety in the least restrictive setting for the person and family in crisis. The crisis clinician collaborates closely with law enforcement, the medical community, schools, families, and social service agencies to assist persons in crisis.  The crisis clinician holds strong knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of working with individuals experiencing a crisis and has the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations.

The clinician utilizes integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services. The crisis clinician has the flexibility to triage tasks and organize the workday to meet the needs of individuals in crisis. This position requires a flexible work day and may support some weekends as needed. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential. This position cross-trains to support other crisis programs as needed and is a part of the on-call rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides empathetic active listening and de-escalation.
• Engages in person-centered safety planning, utilizing critical thinking and solution-focused problem solving.
• Provides case management to include crisis intervention and follow-up services, relapse and crisis prevention services, screening and referrals to community resources and providers, individual and group skills training, and psychosocial interventions.
• Complete intake protocols; person-centered recovery plans, and discharge planning in an environment that provides a safe and secure short-term stabilization of crisis symptoms.
• Ensures crisis follow-up and relapse prevention occurs, providing support once the crisis has resolved.
• Communicate effectively with people and families from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Facilities and coordinates placement.
• Partners with families, first responders, schools, hospitals, community agencies, and BTCS treatment teams.
• Demonstrates skills and expertise using integrated computer database programs to access files and document services as well as the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively within a Team and assumes a flexible work schedule.
• Assumes rotating on-call responsibilities, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays. A daily stipend is offered for each day of on-call
• Cross-trains to support crisis programs, including Diversion Center, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, Youth Therapeutic Respite, and State Hospital Step-Down.

Location: Seguin, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $24.23 –$37.98

Differential Details: 

• Up to $3.50/hour – Previous crisis experience
• Up to $2.00/hour- Previous experience in similar role with a community center in Texas
• Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
•  $.75/hour – Bilingual
• $1.00/hour – Master’s Degree in Human Services
• $1.00/hour – Advanced Licensure
• $.50/hour – LCDC Licensure
• $1.00/hour – Williamson County Crisis Team
• Plus Shift Differentials
• $30.00/day – Rotating Weekly On-Call Stipend
• Eligibility for $200/month Service Delivery Incentive Award

Shift Differentials:

• $2.00/hour – Evening
• $4.00/hour – Night
• $4.00/hour – Weekend
• $6.00/hour – Weekend Night
• $30/day – On Call

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.

Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.

Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.

Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.

Additional Perks:
– Monthly Service Delivery Bonus Opportunities
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions