Job Description

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Description

Be the Calm in the Crisis -- Make a Meaningful Impact as a Crisis Clinician - Youth

Schedule: PRN/part-time as needed. Monday-Friday days availability preferred.

Join a compassionate, mission-driven team responding to youth in behavioral health or substance use crises. As a

Crisis Clinician - Youth

, (Internal Title: Triage Clinician) you'll be at the front lines of care, conducting assessments, supporting youth aged 5-17, and guiding them toward stabilization and healing. Working in our Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC) center, you'll help ensure youth in rural communities receive timely, person-centered, and trauma-informed support--without unnecessary hospitalization or law enforcement involvement.

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments where compassion and clinical skills go hand in hand. Wants to make a lasting difference in underserved communities. Values whole-person care and sees the potential in every young person they serve. Enjoys coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support youth and their families in moments of need.


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Key Responsibilities

Assess youth in crisis alongside a nurse to determine clinical needs and next steps. Serve as the primary assessor for youth in urgent situations, completing intake and diagnostic assessments. Guide the flow of care at the YBHUC and coordinate referrals both internally and externally. Maintain thorough and timely documentation in line with agency and state standards. Collaborate with community partners and support seamless transitions of care. Ensure culturally responsive, strengths-based support for youth and their families. Support the YBHUC team with data collection and provide virtual crisis support to other locations as needed.


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Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred Bachelor's degree in a human services field required

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of two years of experience working in Crisis Services if a bachelor's degree is the highest level of education obtained

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

If a licensed therapist, must have one of the following:

PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT

If a QAP, must have one of the following:

CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP ###

About Compass Health Network

About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Our network includes

Royal Oaks Hospital

and

Adapt of Missouri

, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission:

Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri

, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a

for-profit organization

, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital

serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're joining

Compass Health Network

or

Adapt of Missouri

, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
We offer:Competitive Benefits Opportunities for career advancement Personal and professional development Licensure supervision Tuition reimbursement & scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness program with Xponential access Generous paid time off and holidays National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility

*Please note:

While Compass Health Network is eligible for the

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

, positions with

Adapt of Missouri are not eligible

due to its for-profit status.

Your Career, Your Impact

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact--every single day.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.