Crisis Response Worker

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide on-site, in-person intervention for individuals of all ages (adults and children) experiencing a mental health crisis. Intervention includes conducting mental health assessments to determine level of care needed for individual, making referrals for individual and/or family to appropriate medical, mental health, and/or community resources and transporting as appropriate to higher level of care. Assist in diverting target populations from the criminal justice system back into treatment services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet driver eligibility guidelines.
Must be in good physical and mental health and pass a complete physical exam prior to employment (to include PPD).
Must have basic knowledge of MS Office computer software.
Must possess the ability to maintain accurate written daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Must perform all duties in a manner that ensures the strictest confidentiality due to access to sensitive information.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

preferred two years of experience in behavioral or mental health services.
Must complete 30 hours of crisis and mental health in-service training (in addition to the required 30 hours of department approved training) within one year of becoming employed.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Public Health Department's core mission, vision and values
Within parameters of safety protocol, have face-to-face contact with individuals in mental health crisis within the Winnebago service area.
Collect medical and mental health histories for individuals in mental health crisis.
Conduct initial crisis assessment screenings to determine risk and triage for appropriate level of care for individuals in mental health crisis.
Develop action and safety plans for individuals in mental health crisis to reduce crisis and maintain stabilization.
Coordinate and refer individuals in mental health crisis to other medical, mental health, and community resources, as appropriate.
Collect demographic data on each mobile crisis response.
Ability to effectively utilize office equipment to scan, fax, copy, and upload confidential information to electronic health record system.
Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment by adhering to health and safety policies and guidelines.
Maintain individual charts on each client following policies and regulations established by the agency.
Record timely, up-to-date progress notes for each contact with clients utilizing electronic health record system.
Participate in a paid weekend on-call rotation with other teammates.
Participate in an interdisciplinary approach to client care, complete internal program referrals, and demonstrate a high degree of team-based treatment.
Must attend all department meetings, trainings, and certification courses as required by position and Medical Services Director