Emergency Response Mental Health Clinician

Emergency Response Mental Health Clinician

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to be a part of the continuum of crisis services for the James Madison University (JMU) community. Positions are available for licensed mental health professionals (MHPs) to work within the JMU University Police department, while also working closely with campus partners, such as Human Resources, the Counseling Center, the Dean of Students office, the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, the Office of Residence Life, and the Threat Assessment Team. This position will also collaborate with Harrisonburg Police Department when it involves JMU students in crisis.

This is a full time 10-month position. This position requires nighttime and weekend coverage during college semesters. This position requires nighttime and weekend coverage during college semesters and this work is completed in the field, not a clinical setting.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary team serving individuals in acute crisis. The MHP will provides specialized services such as crisis intervention, referrals for continuing care, assessment for interim suspension or emergency removal, and evaluation for hospitalization. This is a unique opportunity to serve individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures who are experiencing a wide range of clinical presentations and service needs. Experience with co-occurring disorders, conducting risk assessments, making rapid differential diagnosis, and providing crisis intervention from a recovery-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens is essential. A successful candidate will have the ability to write comprehensive clinical notes and complete lethality assessment evaluation forms.

Additionally, the Behavioral Alternative Response Clinician is responsible for the following:

• Crisis Intervention: empathic listening and validation, de-escalation, assessment of suicide/homicide danger, safety planning, efficient intervention, consultation, with consideration of other risk factors such as substance use, self-care, social support, and mental status. Crisis counseling also involves interventions such as psychiatric hospitalization and post-intervention components including follow up with individuals of concern, other impacted individuals, and campus partners as appropriate.
• Attending training classes as directed.
• Maintaining confidential records.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Attend weekly meetings, maintain awareness of other university departments, community health providers, services, hospitals, and other resources. Engage in training of law enforcement officers or other department personnel in areas related to mental health as needed.

This is a full time 10-month position. This position requires nighttime and weekend coverage during college semesters. This position requires nighttime and weekend coverage during college semesters and this work is completed in the field, not a clinical setting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters in counseling, psychology, social work or other related field from accredited program
• Licensed clinical social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist in the state of Virginia,
• Experience with crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance, current statutes, rules and regulations relative to confidentiality.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work in a hospital emergency room setting or community crisis counselor.

To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13807 or visit JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F2104. Salary is commensurate with experience.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.