Behavioral Health Professional

Essential Position Functions: * Assess mental status, risk, and clinical needs of persons in distress * Provide emergency psychotherapy * Provide supportive counseling * Follow up on the status of persons in distress * Search out and refer to community resources * Evaluate clinical need for hospitalization * Evaluate appropriateness for involuntary treatment according to legal criteria * Evaluate need for admission to state hospital * Provide written reports to county attorney and court * Testify in court in civil commitment cases * Provide consultation to families, friends and other providers of care to persons in acute distress * Complete clinical records and reports according to established policy and procedure KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: * 1\-3 years related clinical experience Skills in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, writing, and oral communication; excellent medication understanding and conflict\-resolution skills. EDUCATION: * Master’s degree in social work or counseling required LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Must maintain active Montana license as SWLC or LCPC\-C. Licensure candidates must complete licensure hours and sit for licensure exam within three years of hire. BLS required.