Mental Health Crisis Specialist - Yuma, AZ

Mental Health Crisis Specialist
Community Health Associates, Inc.

Compensation – $20.00 (based on experience, education, and certifications)

Job Type: Full-time

Locations: Yuma, AZ

Position Summary: The Crisis Specialist is responsible for providing on/off site crisis intervention and stabilization, assessments and short-term case management to adults, children, and adolescents in crisis or emergency mental health situations.

Primary Goal: Provide Crisis Mobile Team services which meet Member needs, the needs of the community, and all contractual obligations of Community Health Associates.

Qualifications Required:

· Bachelor ‘s degree in behavioral health related field; or bachelor’s degree in non-behavioral related field with (1) year behavioral health work experience; or High School Diploma or GED with (4) years of behavioral health experience.

· Must be 21 years of age or older.

· Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral management, de-escalation methods, crisis intervention, and defusing techniques to prevent violent behavior harmful to self or others and the ability to apply these techniques to a client population in various levels of crisis.

· Demonstrate knowledge of special populations such as substance abuse.

· Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between alcohol and other drug-related symptoms, pre-existing physical problems, or pathological behaviors.

· Demonstrate the ability to provide counseling/case management to SMI in the Mental Health Program.

· Demonstrate knowledge of referral resources available to participants.

· Able to effectively employ analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Able to work daytime, nights, weekends, holidays (8/10/12 hour shifts)

· Working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.

· Certification in First Aid and CPR which Company will provide if candidate does not currently have in possession.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass a background check.

· Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

· Must be able to pass a vendor background check for Lake Havasu Police department.

Mental and Emotional

· Sound judgement and decision-making

· Ability to maintain calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during difficult interactions

· Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills

· Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure

Physical

· Long periods of sitting, ability to lift, bend and carry up to 50 lbs

· Ability to operate fax, copier, computer

· Ability to operate company vehicle

Qualifications Preferred:

· Independent License AZ BHBE (salary differential based on Licensure)

· Bilingual – English/Spanish

· Experience working in the field or combined field specific education and experience totaling 4 years of experience.

· Advance knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity

Benefits:

· 401K,

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Life Insurance

· PTO

· Education Assistance Program

· Student loan repayment (available for certain positions)

About Community Health Associates:

Community Health Associates (CHA) Inc. is a company dedicated to serving the mental health and physical health needs of children, adolescents, adults and families living in Yuma County, South County, La Paz County, Cochise County, Santa Cruz County, Pima County and Pinal County.

CHA is a provider of Certified DUI Screening, Education, and Treatment services, and Certified Misdemeanor Offender Domestic Violence Counseling services. CHA is a Certified AHCCCS provider and a contracted network provider for Arizona Complete Health Services of Arizona. Referrals to our treatment programs may come from physicians, schools, social service agencies, courts, and through self-referrals.

CHA is committed to delivering mental health treatment services to consumers/clients by providing services in the least restrictive environment and in locations where the consumer/client is most comfortable. The goal of each service is to assist the consumer/client in achieving optimal functioning in their daily lives. Crisis support services are provided 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Everyone’s treatment process is guided and monitored by a multi-disciplinary staff. All aspects of service delivery are monitored to assure quality treatment and ethical business practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD IN GOOD STATUS?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Required)
• Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20