Mobile Crisis Professional (2722)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services (ACS) is seeking a full-time Qualified Professional-Mobile Crisis Counselor to support ACS in various functions that span across all locations, disabilities, and service locations. These functions include access to care and emergency services. As a Mobile Crisis Professional, you will be responsible for providing the full range of functions to meet the access and emergency needs of consumers. Position Highlights: Provide crisis assessments to individuals to in Western North Carolina Collaborate with EMS as needed to respond to community crisis calls Serve consumers of all ages and disabilities, requiring cross-disability diagnostic and assessment skills Work with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders Support high-risk, complex cases with elevated levels of need Deliver Mobile Crisis Management services, which are direct, periodic, and available 24/7 The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
- 1 year of experience providing crisis management services in the following settings: assertive outreach, assertive community treatment, emergency department or other service providing 24/7 response in emergent or urgent situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis assessments to individuals to in Western North Carolina
- Collaborate with EMS as needed to respond to community crisis calls
- Serve consumers of all ages and disabilities, requiring cross-disability diagnostic and assessment skills
- Work with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
- Support high-risk, complex cases with elevated levels of need
- Deliver Mobile Crisis Management services, which are direct, periodic, and available 24/7
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
