Crisis Worker PRN | Tooele MCOT

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated • Tooele, UT

14d • $19

About The Position

The Crisis Worker provides rapid, on-site intervention for individuals in behavioral health crises. The Crisis Worker provides services in the community, whether at homes, schools, shelters, or workplaces and assesses needs, de-escalates situations, and connects individuals to appropriate services to reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• None-see Preferred Qualifications
• State Crisis Worker certification within 90 days of hire
• Case Manager certification within 90 days of hire
• CPR certification
• Valley de-escalation certification
• Driving positions require a minimum age of 21 and a current driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Previous crisis management experience

Responsibilities

• Responds to program and/or community crises
• Triages and screens clients in crisis to assess life-threatening situations, including risk of suicide and/or homicide, evaluate safety, acuity/danger, and determine medically necessary services
• Performs mental health status exams to assess for psychiatric concerns or level of care needs
• Utilizes prescribed de-escalation and resolution methods for helping support at risk community members
• Mobilizes community resources in an efficient and effective manner
• Develops strategies to alleviate the immediate threat/risk during a crisis call
• Uses the consultative process to properly assess the need for community collaboration during a crisis
• Keeps timely records that adhere to all state and program requirements
• May be required to use own vehicle for responding to after-hours crisis calls

Benefits

• 401k Plan eligibility after 90 days, with a 100% company match on up to 6% of your income
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for mental health needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED