Compensation: $29.22-$41.45 hourly Depending on licensure level

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

The Triage Clinician (TC) is part of the person-centered integrated team, providing direct and indirect services to youth (5-17 years old) who present to the Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC). The TC serves as the main assessor for youth who are in a behavioral health or substance use related crisis and will complete the Open Access assessment, when applicable. This clinician will take the lead in directing the overall flow and referral processes at the YBHUC.

Responsibilities Include:

* Triage youth, in collaboration with the nurse on shift, that present to the YBHUC by swiftly, but kindly, assessing the behavioral or substance use related crisis
* Philosophically understand the purpose of the YBHUC is to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and/or law enforcement contact
* When clinically appropriate, provide comprehensive assessments using the DSM-5 and complete agency intake documentation
* Identify and assess appropriateness/readiness of referrals for all recommended services, both internally and externally
* Work collaboratively with team members within the YBHUC, Compass and external partners
* Maintain client records, following agency and state regulations
* Provide culturally competent services to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency consumer and family member
* Be knowledgeable of other human/social services for purposes of referral if the agency is unable to provide a particular service and maintain documentation of such referrals
* Interface with other community partners (such as law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, etc.) to provide holistic services to persons served
* Provide an individual, client centered discharge plan, to all client as discharge
* Support YBHUC team with collection of data
* Complete training and perform Level One Medication Aid duties, as needed
* Provide virtual support to other Behavioral Health Crisis Centers, as needed
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor

* Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred
* Bachelor's degree in a human services field required

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined in 9 CSR 10-7.140 (2) (QQ)
or
* Must be a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as defined in 9 CSR 10-7.140 (2) (RR)
or
* Must be a licensed therapist with at least two (2) years' experience (preferred) and working knowledge of DSM-5 required

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

If a licensed therapist, must have one of the following:
* PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
If a QAP, must have one of the following:
* CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

• Competitive benefits


• Advancement opportunities


• Professional development


• Licensure supervision


• Mentor opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement


• Scholarship program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Headspace Access


• Paid time off & Paid Holidays


• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.