Emergency Services Specialist

CCC • Fredericktown, MO

3d • $40,000 - $49,982

About The Position

The short and sweet: Responsible for assessment/disposition of emergencies.

Requirements

• Must meet the Division of Behavioral Health's definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP): Minimum MSW or MA in clinical psychology, psychological counseling or other mental health degree; or Meet the qualifications of a community support specialist (CSC) with at least three (3) years of population specific experience providing community support services in accordance with the key service functions specified in 9 CSR 30- 4.047(5)(B)1-8.
• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance.
• Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to walk-ins and phone emergencies and provide assessment per agency procedures.
• Make disposition on emergencies including assisting hospitalization, coordinating with other agencies and with resources outside the Center, completing involuntary commitment process.
• Maintain positive attitude toward agency and clientele.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Provide follow-up on disposition to ensure linkage has occurred.
• Triage all new callers to the Center for services.
• Assist with Access to Care for services and refer to other services as needed.
• Provide information and referral for resources outside the agency when situation dictates.
• Participate in the on-call schedule rotation for after-hours crisis calls.
• Assist with completion of discharge summaries for clients who no longer receive services.
• Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement Auto-Enrollment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees