The Mobile Crisis Evaluator is an active member of the Choices' Jefferson Parish Mobile Crisis Team and provides support services to consumers and families who have experienced a behavioral health crisis. Under supervision of the Lead Clinical Evaluator, the Mobile Crisis Evaluator provides immediate crisis assessment using appropriate screening tools and evaluations to determine safety risks and provide follow-up intervention and stabilization services to youth and families in the least restrictive setting that is clinically appropriate. They will assist in the identification of issues that contribute to a crisis and may create future crises if left untreated. Evaluators will develop and revise individualized crisis safety plans. As needed, Evaluators will facilitate hospital admission and arrangement of transportation. They also will be responsible for assisting in follow-up during the 7 day post-crisis period. The incumbent will support and uphold a commitment to racial and ethnic equity and antiracism.

The Choices Jefferson Parish Mobile Crisis Team are responsible for 24/7 mobile emergency responses for youth and adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis in Jefferson Parish. The MCS team operates from a strengths-based perspective, collaborating with first responders, community stakeholders, clinical leadership, and fellow mobile crisis responders. The MCS team will work within a culture of crisis prevention, making every effort to ensure individuals are effectively stabilized within their home and community whenever possible. The MCS team will ensure appropriate follow-up for individuals who have experienced a crisis event and ensure linkage to ongoing supports and services, operating in an enhanced localized crisis response system contributing to the goal of increased community stabilization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Can articulate the mission, vision and practices of the MCS program.
• Communicates the practice expectations of the emergency response system to consumers, community partners, and funders. 
• Responds to crisis referrals according to Choices’ policy. 
• Provides back up when requested/as available if contacted by first responders. 
• Adheres to the policies and protocols established by Choices for the management of a 24/7 mobile crisis response system. 
• Incorporates the guiding principles and values of Systems of Care into their interactions with youth and families, fellow team members, Choices staff and system partners. 
• Communicates effectively with Choices Leadership Team to ensure collaborative efforts and proactive response to issues and concerns.
• Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Follows established strategic plans and quality improvement procedures to achieve stated goals and enhance the experience of referred individuals with mobile crisis response services.
• Ensures collection of all necessary service data. 
• Participates in scheduled meetings to review performance and quality indicators and makes recommended adjustments to improve the response and stabilization service. 
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of the Mobile Crisis Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's Degree with 2 years’ experience with behavioral health crisis response or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. Preferred qualifications include provisionally licensed mental health professional.
• Strong communication and writing skills. Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
• Familiarity with area resources.
• Highly organized, and effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Professionally articulate in communicating (oral and written) service expectations, strengths and needs of clients and outcomes.
• Demonstrated professionalism working in teams with internal colleagues and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
• Enthusiastic about advancing system change within the community.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence, auto insurance and reliable vehicle.

Salary: $48,000-$55,000 (dependent on experience)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO plan
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary : $48,000 - $55,000