Crisis Intervention Specialist - Remote

About Lighthouse:

Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community.

As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will provide critical resources and support to empower, uplift and help individuals in crisis. 

To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success, each person must do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.

Responsibilities:

• Under general directions, provides emergency professional mental health services to children and adults on a rotating schedule of twenty-four(24) hours, seven days per week coverage. Responds either by phone or in person within a specified time.
• Provides emergency screening and assessments to determine appropriate levels of care. Functions according to current Lighthouse procedures for crisis diversion services.
• Consults with medical, law enforcement, court, and/or other mental health professionals to complete assessments as indicated.
• Provides backup coverage for other team members as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for timely submission of required reports and logs. Completes documentation appropriately in EMR. Completes the CBA process documentation for placement needs as assessed.

Counselor II - Qualifications 

• Completion of the curriculum requirements of a Master’s degree in a mental health or substance abuse-related field from an accredited university and two (2) years experience in a professional capacity involving the delivery of clinical service or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oklahoma State Licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LADC - MH.
• Considerable skill in working with children, in effectively treating social, emotional and addiction problems, in expressing ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form, in exercising good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. 
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

Benefits:

Lighthouse offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO, sick, and agency holidays, employer matching 401K plan, NHSC student loan repayment, and paid continuing education.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Remotely:

• Yes

Schedule: