What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crisis Response Clinician II - MCR Team position at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo?
Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals receiving behavioral health services? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work contingently as a Mobile Crisis Response Clinician II!
What You Will Be Doing
Working as a Mobile Crisis Response Clinician II with our Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team , you will be responsible for working as a team to see individuals in the community to complete crisis interventions, safety planning and assessing for appropriate level of care. You will be working in the community with other clinicians, peers, community health workers and law enforcement. This team will be staffed 24 hours a day and a variety of shifts are available. You will work in a variety of emergency settings including individual homes, crisis housing, homeless shelters, emergency rooms as well as other community-based settings. You will also be well versed in Recovery Philosophy and application of Peer Supportive Systems of care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (written & verbal) experience with Substance Use / Mental Illness and the criminal justice system.
We will be hiring 9 individuals to join the new MCR team. Shifts available include first, second and third shift, with eligibilty for shift premiums per policy as applicable. Shifts are four 10 hour days from 7 : 30 am - 5 : 30 pm and 12 : 00 pm - 10 : 00 pm, both with rotation weekends and holidays. Third shift schedule is three 12 hour nights 8 : 00 pm to 8 : 00 am.
What We Require
You will have a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting, and you will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work OR you will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related human services field with eligibility to meet department specific certification. You’ll have extensive knowledge of the DSM IV diagnostic criteria, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, evidence-based and promising practice interventions, and familiarity with psychotropic medications, experience with involuntary hospitalization procedures and the ability to work in a fast- paced environment. Preferred licensure : License Bachelor of Social Work ( LBSW ), or Limited License Bachelor of Social Work ( LLBSW ).
Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work / life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.
We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan! You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!
Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.
Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
We look forward to meeting you!
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and / or eye / hand / foot.
Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.
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