The agency is focused on providing Crisis services within the state of Georgia. Behavioral Health Link (BHL) manages two mobile crisis programs and one contact center which functions as a single point of entry for mobile crisis services and a preferred point of entry for State-supported programs. All programs within BHI- operate 24/7/365.
Mobile crisis programs are community-based programs and work with a number of stakeholders including first responders. BHL serves all individuals in Georgia ages 4 and up at no cost to the individual. Although BHL's focus is on assisting the individual in crisis and their support system, they also are integrated into the community. BHI- is an active participant in community coalitions education on Mental Health and crisis services. We provide a number of trainings which include Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. AMSR. CPI. and ongoing training for staff. We provide case reviews on a monthly basis which is facilitated by a supervisor but lead by staff, both clinical and paraprofessional.
Special placement information:
Accepting BSW, MSW 1st-year, and MSW 2nd-year/Advanced Standing (clinical) students. Full- and part-time positions.
No travel reimbursement available and agency requires staff to use own vehicle.
Liability insurance required.
Agency hours: 24/7/365 as we have fully licensed clinical staff who work around the clock. Evening and weekend hours available, although the weekly supervision is done during the day.
We have a number of fully licensed staff. The other area that we expose interns with is how data drives change, along with times to work with our community collaborator to see how collaboration within the community is essential when helping individuals.