Crisis Intervention Specialist

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER • McKinney, TX

23h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Intervention Specialist position reports directly to the Program Administrator of Authority Services within the IDD division. As a member of the crisis team, this position takes a collaborative approach and meets weekly to staff individuals served and receive feedback from leadership. The Crisis Intervention Specialist is committed to providing the highest quality of care possible while helping individuals navigate available services and supports. This position aids the Lead Crisis Intervention Specialist in fulfilling the responsibilities. In addition, this position completes Permanency Planning and Community Living Options Information Process duties. The Crisis Intervention Specialist provides information about IDD programs and services; collaborates with LIDDA staff and Transition Support Team members to identify individuals with IDD in the LIDDA’s local service area who are at risk of requiring crisis services. This position serves as Community Living Options Information and must adhere to all contracted guidelines with Denton MHMR Center. Must be able to attend face-to-face Individual Service Plan meetings at Denton State Supported Living Center and meet with individuals on campus in a face-to-face meeting. Must meet all compliance measures within the LIDDA contract to include mandated timeframes and HHSC guidelines. Promoting choice and autonomy through a strength-based model is necessary and expected. This position uses initiative and passionate commitment to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care and works with the entire LifePath Systems team and other community organizations to identify needs and reduce barriers to improve outcomes for individuals served. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Other duties may be assigned as needed. This position exemplifies service excellence by providing service coordination and connects to other services to include crisis services as needed. All interactions with individuals and families served will be conducted with a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. This position practices good stewardship of resources by ensuring all required trainings are completed prior to due date and center-issued equipment is kept in good repair. The Crisis Intervention Specialist will link individuals to additional resources as needed to support their goals. Integrity is necessary to ensure adherence to the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Administrative Code, contracts, applicable grants, and Lifepath Systems policies and procedures. This position will work closely with the treatment team and Program Administrator to ensure that all gaps are reconciled. This position builds positive relationships with local resource agencies, providers, and health professionals in an effort to increase positive relationships from community stakeholders and partners. This position demonstrates professional conduct with Peers, Leadership and Support teams at all times. In addition, close working relationships and professional conduct while coordinating care with outside entities is required. Working independently and collaboratively to maintain appropriate boundaries and foster better outcomes for individuals served, families, and while facilitating improvement in measurable ways, is central to LifePath Systems mission to serve. This position must have the ability to assess and de-escalate potential or current crisis situations in calm and respectful manner. Specific Targets: The Crisis Intervention Specialist is responsible for responding to crisis referrals within 2 business days. Monthly engagement is expected for everyone enrolled in the IDD crisis program. Timely completion of all paperwork is expected. 90% of service notes are signed within 2 business days of service. 75% of full chart reviews receive a score of 80 or higher in following the Golden Thread. This position reviews the Early Identification of Mental Illness magistrate report each business day to identify and intervene appropriately with individuals with IDD. Provides person-centered services to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, and other individualized services with a focus on promoting independent living skills in the community. Must understand LifePath Systems services and be able to explain to individuals served, family members, and community partners appropriately. If Bilingual and receiving stipend, employee will be available to translate for other staff as needed and will utilize approved language in the provision of services as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or certificate recognized by a state as the equivalent of a high school diploma, AND two years of paid or unpaid experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• The ability to organize and prioritize a variety of assignments while managing time and productivity.
• Ability to assess individual needs, to coordinate services, and to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate services.
• Ability to write clearly and professionally on all services and internal communications.
• Ability to think clearly and logically while dealing with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
• Ability to respond to individuals with patience, empathy, and understanding.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and computer-proficient.
• Ability to demonstrate strong multi-cultural competency.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university preferred OR an associate degree in a social, behavioral, human service, or health-related field including, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, and criminal justice, AND one year of paid or unpaid experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Work experience in a LIDDA or IDD provider services preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responding to crisis referrals within 2 business days
• Monthly engagement is expected for everyone enrolled in the IDD crisis program
• Timely completion of all paperwork is expected
• 90% of service notes are signed within 2 business days of service
• 75% of full chart reviews receive a score of 80 or higher in following the Golden Thread
• Reviews the Early Identification of Mental Illness magistrate report each business day to identify and intervene appropriately with individuals with IDD
• Provides person-centered services to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, and other individualized services with a focus on promoting independent living skills in the community
• Translate for other staff as needed and will utilize approved language in the provision of services as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED