Mobile Crisis Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Mobile Crisis Specialist

Location: Springfield, MO

Department: Crisis Services

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Mobile Crisis Specialist!

As a Mobile Crisis Specialist, you'll provide services to persons experiencing mental health crises. You'll be mobile, on-call, and work as a team member with other crisis staff to provide face-to-face crisis assessments or telephone crisis intervention when appropriate. Our ideal candidate is passionate about crisis intervention, has experience in the behavioral health field, and strong assessment and communication skills.

Springfield, MO offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant community and plenty of recreational opportunities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health crises and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-call/mobile coverage determined by work schedule for crisis assessments and interventions
• Receive calls from crisis line and conduct telephone or face-to-face assessments
• Communicate with crisis team for backup and access community resources as needed
• Assess risk and coordinate individual's needs during crises, facilitate appropriate services, assist with hospitalization, and develop safety plans
• Work effectively with law enforcement and emergency personnel
• Maintain communication with internal programs and external partners for referrals
• Demonstrate knowledge of mental illness signs and symptoms to serve individuals in crisis
• Navigate legal system regarding custody and guardianship issues when working with children and families

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in behavioral health or related field
• Completed practicum OR one year of experience in behavioral health field
• Appropriate driver's license, insurance coverage, and meet auto liability carrier's criteria

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong crisis assessment and intervention skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you