Crisis Interventionist

MHMR of Tarrant County•Fort Worth, TX

21h•$24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Crisis Interventionist serves to actively resolve emergencies and crises for persons being served by MHMR of Tarrant County as well as any applicable contracted entities and community partners. The Crisis Interventionist provide services to individuals in the community and residential settings. This position is meant to aid individuals of all ages to mitigate crises in a trauma-informed and least restrictive manner.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
Knowledge of mental health assessment techniques.
Working knowledge of psychopathology and DSM V classes of major mental illness.
Knowledge of the principles of Crisis Intervention.
High level of advocacy/arbitration/negotiation/conflict resolution skills.
Ability to think clearly under pressure and to perform effectively in high stress situations.
Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated skill in making productive person-centered referrals.
Ability to maintain clear and concise documentation.
Ability to organize work independently.
Ability to work independently without or with limited supervision.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and holidays.
Attend all necessary meetings at designated time intervals.
Attend and maintain all agency required trainings and refresher courses.
Must demonstrate compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
Defined Education: Health or Human Services
Substitutions: Bachelor's degree with at least 30 hours of behavioral health coursework
Years’ Experience: None
Defined Experience: None
License/Certifications: Valid Texas Driver’s License, Eligible to obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS) certification.
All staff are required to participate in agency Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Safety programs and may be assigned by their department as a key/essential staff level function during critical events or for the purpose of sustaining business continuity.
This position may require temporary or permanent re-assignment to any MHMR Tarrant facility as determined by program needs and/or the Division/Director.
Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency change.
The Functional Title of this position may change as the needs of the agency change.
All work will be completed within the scheduled work hours. All non-exempt (hourly) employees are expected to clock in and clock out for each work shift, no work should be done off the clock.
MHMR reserves the right to change, add to or eliminate positions as it deems appropriate.
Employment is at will, as well as agency needs may change.
Agency dress code is to be followed at all times.
Physical on-site presence, including regular attendance and punctuality, is an essential function of this position. Any changes or adjustments to your assigned work schedule or shift hours must be approved by your supervisor in advance.
Lifting requirements 15-25#

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Crisis Services Experience

Responsibilities

Assess and determine which services best meet ongoing needs and help track the progress toward recovery goals.
Coordinate emergency and case management services with community partners, including law enforcement, as applicable and ensure the appropriate continuity of care and crisis follow-up are completed.
Exercise appropriate clinical judgment to mitigate crises for persons served by MHMR Tarrant and any applicable contracted entities and community partners in accordance with clinical supervision and agency training.
Complete all clinical documentation within instructed time intervals and agency parameters.
Provide support and reassurance to other programs within Crisis Services when needed.
Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR’s We CARE values “We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.”
Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned.