Crisis Specialist - Mobile
About The Position
Seeking a Mobile Crisis Support Specialist for the Oakland Collaborative Crisis Response (OCCR) team at Common Ground. This role involves partnering with a Mobile Crisis Clinician to provide in-person crisis response to individuals experiencing mental health crises and emotional distress. The specialist will promote recovery and resiliency by providing immediate support, sharing their own experiences, and offering interventions to ensure safety and well-being. The team serves a diverse population including children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families, as well as schools, neighborhoods, organizations, and businesses, offering up to 30 days of in-person crisis support for immediate stabilization.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Michigan MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialist certification
- Valid Michigan Driver License with acceptable driving record
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field
- Minimum of 1 year of experience treating or working with children, adolescents, and families in a behavioral health clinical, educational or crisis intervention setting
- Completion of Behavioral Health Crisis Provider Training (BHCPT) via Wayne State University, if qualified to become a Behavioral Health Crisis Professional
- Minimum of 1 year providing behavioral health support to adults and children experiencing serious emotional disturbance and/or developmental disabilities
- Valid Michigan Driver License with acceptable driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy
Nice To Haves
- Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) OR Behavioral Health Crisis Professional, OR qualified to become a Behavioral Health Crisis Professional.
- For internal candidates only: meet criteria as a Behavioral Health Crisis Paraprofessional
- If hired, must complete Behavioral Health Crisis Provider Training (BHCPT) via Wayne State University in the prescribed timeline per Common Ground
Responsibilities
- Drive agency vehicle (or own personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis calls
- Maintain reliable personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and occasionally within the community
- Respond swiftly to crisis calls by utilizing GPS to navigate the community, aligning with program response times
- Conduct curbside safety assessments to identify potential risks and safety concerns for individuals or families in crisis, including risks of self-harm or harm to others
- Arrange or provide transportation, using an agency vehicle when appropriate to ensure individuals are safely transported to designated locations
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all crisis interventions, assessments, and interactions with individuals served
- Use Crisis Theory to provide short-term interventions to people in order to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behaviors
Benefits
- Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, etc.)
- Free Premium subscription to the CALM app
- Competitive pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
