Specialist Lead Crisis Intervention

Metrocare Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Crisis Intervention Specialist Team Lead works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide intensive, community-based crisis support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental illness. The role assesses individuals who are at risk of or actively experiencing crisis, develops crisis-reduction plans, trains caregivers and support staff to implement those plans, mentors crisis intervention staff, and participates in scheduled after-hours on-call coverage.

Requirements

Master's or doctorate degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or another related field.
Three to five years of supervised experience providing behavior services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, teams, agencies, and systems.
Ability to record data neatly, coherently, accurately, and objectively.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies and procedures related to the agency and its stakeholders.
Ability to develop creative service implementation processes to meet the needs of people served.
Emergency and crisis intervention skills.
Knowledge of issues and challenges related to intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
Ability to conduct job responsibilities in accordance with ethical standards, state contracts, professional standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; use an automated clinical record-keeping system; and use the Internet for resources.
Reliable personal transportation to and from work sites.
Ability to talk and hear and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds between sites.

Nice To Haves

Valid provisional or unrestricted license as a Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional Counselor, or in another clinical field.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with LIDDA, internal IDD departments, and external agencies to identify individuals with IDD who are at risk of or actively experiencing crisis.
Assess assigned individuals using an in-depth biopsychosocial model to identify maladaptive behaviors and needed supports.
Develop crisis intervention management plans describing the therapeutic supports needed by individuals on the assigned caseload.
Provide community-based crisis intervention training and support to help stabilize individuals on the assigned caseload.
Provide crisis management services to assigned individuals during active crises as needed.
Recommend additional services and supports to help maintain stabilization.
Connect individuals with recommended services and supports and ensure implementation as needed.
Advocate for additional services and supports on behalf of individuals on the caseload and/or their caregivers.
Serve as the after-hours on-call Crisis Intervention Specialist according to the schedule rotation.
Document progress and all interactions pertaining to the assigned caseload thoroughly and promptly.
Complete assigned reports and attend required treatment team meetings.
Provide consultation and training to schools, hospitals, criminal justice settings, MCOT, community agencies, and day habilitation or vocational workshops as indicated.
Provide thorough field training for incoming Crisis Intervention staff.
Train and mentor Crisis Intervention Services staff when questions or concerns arise.
Assist the Crisis Program Supervisor III as needed and perform other duties as assigned.