Emergency Services Specialist

CCC•Cape Girardeau, MO

3d•$40,000 - $49,882

About The Position

The short and sweet: Responsible for assessment/disposition of emergencies. The Agency Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area. Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri. Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

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.