Mobile Crisis Specialist (Full Time)

Job Description:

Job Title: Mobile Crisis Specialist II

Location: Independence, MO (Kansas City Area)

Department: Crisis Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our dedicated team as a Mobile Crisis Specialist II, where you will provide essential services to individuals experiencing mental health crises. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need, work collaboratively with a skilled team, and develop your crisis intervention expertise. We are looking for compassionate individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and committed to helping others during challenging times. Your contributions will help ensure that individuals receive the timely support and resources they need to navigate their crises effectively.

As a Mobile Crisis Specialist II, you will be responsible for providing on-call, mobile coverage and conducting face-to-face crisis assessments or telephone crisis interventions as needed. You will work closely with other team members to coordinate care and facilitate access to appropriate resources.

The Mobile Crisis Specialist II position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth – Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training – Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-call/mobile coverage as determined by your work schedule and be available for consultation to the mobile crisis team.
• Conduct telephone or face-to-face assessments when requested, ensuring timely support for individuals in crisis.
• Assess risk and coordinate individual needs during crises, facilitating access to appropriate crisis services and resources.
• Collaborate with area law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to provide the best care for individuals and their families.
• Maintain effective communication with internal programs and external community partners to ensure access to services.
• Document all interactions and maintain compliance with reporting requirements to DMH, BBH, and other entities.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health or related field, completion of a practicum, or one (1) year of experience in a behavioral health field.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI certified.
• Prior to being removed from probationary status, must demonstrate competencies in the required areas of crisis intervention, safety and legal issues, and working with law enforcement.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Brightli is on a Mission:
At Burrell, we are dedicated to changing and saving lives through compassionate care and support. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the community. Apply today and be a part of a team that truly cares!

Keywords: Mobile Crisis, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Crisis Services, On-Call Support, Community Resources, Risk Assessment, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.