Crisis Intervention Specialist - Mental Health 345
About The Position
Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager to provide screening, assessment, and assist in linking services needed by members served and their family to overcome the crisis which brought them into the program. The Windsor Center is a short-stay crisis stabilization unit (CSU) that offers 24/7 services to adults and youth. The Windsor Center aims to increase access to crisis services, reduce inpatient hospitalization, reduce the amount of time that law enforcement is involved in a mental health crisis, and strengthen the existing outpatient behavioral health services.
Requirements
- High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; or Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
- Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience with Crisis Intervention, including screening and assessments
- Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a primary support and case manager.
- Provides screening and assessment.
- Assists in linking services needed by members served and their family to overcome the crisis.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)
- Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs
- Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount
- Company Scholarships
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
