Intensive Crisis Stabilization Clinician – BSW

Agency Name: Integrated Services of Kalamazoo

Agency Contact: Andrea Bedard

• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Type: Permanent
• County: Other
• Salary Range: $21.91/hr ; commensurate with education and experience per Hour
• Send applications to: www.iskzoo.org/careers
• Please include your resume when applying.

Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals receiving behavioral health services? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a full-time Intensive Crisis Stabilization Clinician!

What You Will Be Doing
Working as an Intensive Crisis Stabilization Clinician you will work as a member of our ICS team to provide short term crisis services to individuals in our community. This position will provide collaborative, strengths based, trauma informed care to adults and/or youth and their families who are experiencing a mental health crisis. You will assist individuals and families by evaluating, providing support and connecting to resources and services in the community in collaboration with community providers and resources in order to assess and/or provide the appropriate level of care.

This full-time role will fulfill 40 hours per week, with a variable shift schedule (working no later than 8:00 pm). This is a grant funded position with funding currently through September 30, 2023.

What We Require
You will have a minimum of one to three years’ experience working with adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders that also have co-morbid health conditions. You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required. Preferred but not required: Licensed Bachelors Social Work (LBSW).

Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.

We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!

Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Come Join Us!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

We look forward to meeting you!

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.

Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.