Mobile Crisis Specialist- Master's

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a REMOTE position, however due to assessments requiring in-person interviews, the candidate will be required to reside within a catchment area of 2 hours or less from the Columbia Area Crisis Region. This region consists of the following counties: Maury, Marshall, Lewis, Wayne, Perry, Hickman, Lawrence, and Giles.   

The shift is Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7pm-7am.  One Saturday shift per month will be expected once candidate if fully trained.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for providing face to face, phone, and telehealth crisis response and assessment services to those individuals who are experiencing any mental health crisis. The Mobile Crisis Specialist provides support and linkage to other area resources with follow up services to individuals in crisis and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide coverage of crisis service beyond scheduled work hour/shifts and as assigned by crisis service supervisors.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the utilization of Centerstone programs and other community resources.
• Maintain accurate records of all contacts and enter all data in a timely manner.
• Client’s follow-up needs are documented for Team follow-up.
• Demonstrates the ability to deescalate crisis situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
• Represents Centerstone in a professional manner when interacting with external entities.
• Thorough assessment of risk of harm to self or others is clearly documented and plan to assure safety is thorough and feasible.
• Make appropriate referrals for least restrictive treatment possible to ensure psychiatric needs are being met as evidenced by documentation.
• Clinician makes every effort to respond to calls promptly.
• Creates an atmosphere of cooperation with Centerstone departments, community agencies, individuals experiencing mental health symptoms, and the public at large.
• Attend all team meetings, clinical supervision and completes online trainings as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Independently provide a clinical diagnose for clients in crisis without a requirement of clinical supervisor sign off
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Demonstrates high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources.
• Knowledge of suicide assessments.
• Skill in providing crisis intervention.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level              

Master’s degree in psychology, social work counseling, or a related mental health field required.

Years of Experience       

Certification/Licensure 

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$19.10--$26.80

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities