Lead Crisis Worker at Resources For Human Development in new orleans, Louisiana

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Lead Crisis Worker

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Description/Job Summary

The Lead Crisis Worker provides guidance and direction to Crisis Worker team members. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment for clients and staff in a clinical environment. Reviews cases, offers programmatic advice and direction on the disposition of cases, and provides administrative review of case documentation. The Lead Crisis Worker is expected to follow all applicable guidelines regarding confidentiality of client information, including the Mental Health Procedure Act, HIPAA, and RHD policy.

Responsibilities/Duties

* Provide leadership and direction with the day-to-day activities to the Crisis Workers.
* Conduct psycho-educational, skills training, and supportive crisis counseling to assist clients with improving their abilities to cope with the stresses of daily living.
* Assures all operational procedures and regulations are followed.
* Assists with training of current and new Crisis Workers.
* Completes program documentation.
* Participates in team leadership and funder support meetings.

Required Experience

Minimum two years of Crisis Worker experience. Individual with prior leadership experience is a plus.

Required Education

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.

Required Qualifications

* LCSW licensure required or is actively pursuing clinical licensure through current clinical supervision.
* Thorough knowledge of substance abuse intervention and treatment, case work, case management, family dynamics and familiarity with psychiatric diagnosis per the DSM-IV.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Proficient skills with the Microsoft Products, including Excel and Word.
* Valid Driver's License.

Program Summary

Metropolitan Crisis Response Team (MCRT) provides mental health services to individuals in Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

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