**Are you looking for a career where you'll make an Impact?***

Do you want to work with an organization that truly cares about people? Here's your chance!

Resources for Human Development (RHD) - one of the Nation's leading support services organizations - is seeking a focused individual to fill the role of the On-Call Clinican.

What We Offer You:

Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
Employee Wellness Program
On-the-job training
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
Retirement savings plan for qualifying staff
Generous paid time off for qualifying staff
Employee Assistance Program
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships

What You’ll Love About RHD:

Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve
Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics
Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

Position Summary Under the authority of Management, the On-Call Clinician assures that all operating procedures and  regulations are followed. The On-Call Clinician provides direct services to consumers, significant others  and collateral resources and assists consumers in reaching goals set in treatment.  The goal is to provide immediate response to mental health, substance abuse, and DD crisis via  telephone and face-to-face interventions. Often times, the Clinicians are required to collaborate  with family members, psychiatrists, law enforcement, Coroner’s office staff, hospitals and others.

 Essential Duties and Functions 

• Consumer Care including spending at least 75% of scheduled time in direct, face to face or  telephone interactions with consumers 

 • Conduct psycho-educational, skills training, and supportive crisis counseling in residence  or community as needed 

• Observe all scheduled and as needed (PRN) medication observations and assist as directed  by Residential Nurse i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc. 

 • Community Involvement and teamwork including but not limited to providing referral and  other case management services for consumers and families at times of contact, either on  the phone, in the community, or with the resident prior to discharge.

  • Residential crisis specific duties including but not limited to (as applicable):  o early walking,  o daily planning,  o meal preparation and clean-up,  o maintaining necessary scheduled appointments that have been approved by  supervisory team member

 • Telephone Crisis Specific Duties including screening incoming calls, providing appropriate  telephone counseling, consultation, assessment and referral to needed services including  Mobile and/or Residential Crisis Intervention services

 • Other duties as assigned  

Essential Duties Addendum

• Assess client’s mental/emotional status; obtain history from client, family and other  collaterals; medical history if possible (med compliance, SI/HI, previous  hospitalizations) 

• Develop and implement an immediate plan of action with client, natural supports  and/or other organizations for managing the crisis; monitor intervention and  reevaluate

 • Remain with client until crisis is stabilized or next level of care is implemented 

• Mobile Clinicians do not perform Residential tasks or duties. 

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology,  gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing,  counseling, education or a related field.  2 | Page

 • Must have a high school diploma or equivalency and 12 semester credit hours in sociology,  social welfare, psychology; gerontology; or other social sciences. 

• 4 years of experience in public or private human services with one year of mental health  direct care experience.  

Qualifications Addendum

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

• An LMSW or PLPC is required, LCSW or LPC is preferred.  

• Thorough knowledge of substance abuse intervention and treatment, case work, case  management, family dynamics and familiarity with psychiatric diagnosis per the  DSM-IV. 

• Minimum two years of Clinician experience. • Excellent verbal and written skills. 

 • Proficient skills with the Microsoft Products, including Excel and Word.

• Valid Driver’s License.

 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.