CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Memorial Health • Jacksonville, IL

10d • $28 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct crisis intervention services to adults, children, and families in the community as part of the Mobile Crisis Response team. Presents to the scene of crisis in the community, conducts mental health crisis assessments, de-escalates crisis situations, and assesses level of suicide/harm risk for persons experiencing mental health crises. Provides crisis intervention and stabilization services promoting mental health treatment in the least restrictive setting by coordinating care to outpatient resources or assisting with inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. When inpatient hospitalization is needed, ensures necessary legal paperwork is accurately completed. Completes paperwork per agency/setting policies and requirements of funding sources. Ensures continuity of care for high risk persons suffering from mental illness through direct clinical intervention, monitoring, and advocacy functions. Seeks consultation with the supervisor when needed. Develops a healthy and safe disposition plan with clients. Provides community-based recovery support services to children and families in the community as part of the Youth Crisis Stabilization Team. Ensures continuity of care for at-risk youth suffering from serious emotional disorders through direct clinical intervention, monitoring, and advocacy functions. Must complete paperwork per agency/setting policies and requirements of funding source.
Employee will adhere to the Memorial Health System (MHS) Code of Conduct, the MHS Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan, MBH policies and procedures, as well as performance standards established by the governing board/administration and accrediting bodies.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Onsite in Springfield, IL

Requirements

• Education:• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related human service field from an accredited university or meets the “Mental Health Professional” designation as determined by the Department of Human Services
• Licensure/Certification/Registry:• Valid IL driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required.• Ability to pass background check and drug test required.• Must have or obtain CPR, First Aid, and Personal Safety certifications
• Experience:• Related mental health crisis experience preferred.
• Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Must have computer and keyboarding skills required by position.• Ability to sensitively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures is required.• Ability to de-escalate and remain calm in crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related human services field from an accredited university is preferred
• Related mental health crisis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client Services
• Client Information System
• Training Activities/Professional Growth
• Consultation/Networking
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values
• Job Relationships
• Other Job Responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level