Crisis Specialist
About The Position
Responsible for providing face to face, phone, and telehealth crisis response and assessment services to those individuals who are experiencing any mental health crisis. Provides support and linkage to other area resources with follow up services to individuals in crisis and their families. Represents Centerstone in a professional manner when interacting with external entities. This position is Monday - Friday 2p - 10p, on site. Must have reliable transportation as travel to other counties is required. Responsible for providing face to face, phone, and telehealth crisis response and assessment services to those individuals who are experiencing any mental health crisis.
Requirements
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the utilization of Centerstone programs and other community resources.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Equivalent education/experience can be substituted for education requirement upon approval.
Responsibilities
- Provide coverage of crisis service beyond scheduled work hour/shifts and as assigned by crisis service supervisor.
- Maintain accurate records of all contacts and enter all data in a timely manner.
- Client’s follow-up needs are documented for Team follow-up.
- Deescalates crisis situations as needed.
- Thorough assessment of risk of harm to self or others is clearly documented and plan to assure safety is thorough and feasible.
- Make appropriate referrals for least restrictive treatment possible to ensure psychiatric needs are being met as evidenced by documentation.
- Clinician makes every effort to respond to calls promptly.
- Creates an atmosphere of cooperation with Centerstone departments, community agencies, mental health consumers, and the public at large.
- Attend all team meetings, clinical supervision and completes online trainings as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
