What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Intervention Specialist (Friday - Sunday, 5pm to 1am) position at Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System?
Crisis Intervention Specialist
The schedule for this position will be Friday to Sunday from 5pm to 1am.
As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will:
- Provide crisis assessment, counseling, linkage and other services to persons in a mental health crisis to include alcohol and/or drug abuse problems
- Work face-to-face with consumers in assisting them in the resolution of their crisis and providing intervention and referrals in the least restrictive environment.
- Knowledge of computer skills to be able to search and enter data in the electronic record system.
- Respond when dispatched or as clients present to a Walk in Center, complete evaluations and data entry in an efficient manner to meet standards when possible.
- Complete Intake Assessments and initiate Care Coordination as appropriate for clients in Pre-Arrest Diversion, Observation, Respite, and CSU.
- Complete all data entry according to quality management standards and procedures.
- Provide follow up phone calls within 24 hours to make sure follow-up instructions are understood or referrals were accepted.
- Participate in staff meetings, training and supervisory sessions as required.
- Complete state training for Mandatory Pre-screening to provide interviews for Certificate of Need as appropriate and maintain licensure requirements.
- Provide Clinical Review to staff requiring review and other staff as needed.
As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will need:
- Bachelor's degree; in the clinical field (social work, counseling or psychology).
- Ability to maintain a courteous, diplomatic, and helpful orientation.
- Above average assessment skills, particularly for suicidal potential and potential to harm others.
- Ability to use good judgment and function well in pressure situations.
- Knowledge of commitment procedures.
- Knowledge of resources.
- Timely, accurate and thorough documentation of client records as well as work activities.
- Must maintain certification in CPR and First Aid required. Certification must be completed with first 30 days of employment. Company will provide training.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.67 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Schedule:
- Every weekend
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
