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.