Crisis Specialist - Overnights

Freeman Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crisis Specialist is a member of the Ozark Center Crisis Intervention Team and as such has responsibilities to provide crisis intervention and resolution twenty-four (24) hours per day, every day. Linkage and referral capabilities with a twenty-four (24) hour emergency hotline have been established to assure prompt and adequate response by the Crisis Intervention Team. Crisis Specialists shall have twenty-four (24) per day access to a physician for consultation and emergency face-to-face intervention when appropriate. Crisis Specialist provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Crisis Specialist demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Crisis Counselor will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Crisis Specialists shall have immediate access to and be supervised by Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Requirements

• A master’s degree in behavioral health or related field, meeting the criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as outlined by Missouri Department of Mental Health, having completed a practicum or one (1) year of experience in behavioral health.
• A Qualified Addition Professional (QAP) as outlined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field with at least one (1) year of experience in behavioral health or a social service related field.
• A high school diploma with any combination of four years of higher education and/or qualifying experience in behavioral health.
• Ability to stay awake and be responsive throughout shift.
• Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals.
• TB test upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical service in managing crisis intervention and hospitalization in emergency situations.
• Evaluate all identified Ozark Center patients at the Crisis Services Office by phone only. This shall include Ozark Center patients whose case manager is unavailable during regular business hours.
• Provide phone consultation for all emergency room patients who are requiring some type of referral or deposition from the hospital staff.
• Knowledgeable in involuntary detention laws and procedures and consults with the area Mental Health Coordinator and/or Community Behavioral Health Liaison.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
• Crisis Specialists will be cross trained for other positions within the Crisis Services department, for which they are qualified to perform based on their education and/or experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED