Mobile Crisis Specialist (Weekends 8pm-8am)

Brightli • Independence, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team as a Mobile Crisis Specialist II, where you will provide essential services to individuals experiencing mental health crises. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need, work collaboratively with a skilled team, and develop your crisis intervention expertise. We are looking for compassionate individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and committed to helping others during challenging times. Your contributions will help ensure that individuals receive the timely support and resources they need to navigate their crises effectively. As a Mobile Crisis Specialist II, you will be responsible for providing on-call, mobile coverage and conducting face-to-face crisis assessments or telephone crisis interventions as needed. You will work closely with other team members to coordinate care and facilitate access to appropriate resources. This position will work out of our Behavioral Crisis Center location to ensure wrap around care for those who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The Mobile Crisis Specialist II position offers… Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Career Advancement & Wage Growth – Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income Comprehensive Training – Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health or related field, completion of a practicum, or one (1) year of experience in a behavioral health field required.
• QMHP certification
• CPR/First Aid and CPI certified (willing to complete within first 60 days of employment if not yet certified).
• Prior to being removed from probationary status, must demonstrate competencies in the required areas of crisis intervention, safety and legal issues, and working with law enforcement.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• PLPC
• LCSW
• LMSW
• LMFT
• PLMFT
• LPC

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call/mobile coverage as determined by your work schedule and be available for consultation to the mobile crisis team.
• Conduct telephone or face-to-face assessments when requested, ensuring timely support for individuals in crisis.
• Assess risk and coordinate individual needs during crises, facilitating access to appropriate crisis services and resources.
• Collaborate with area law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to provide the best care for individuals and their families.
• Maintain effective communication with internal programs and external community partners to ensure access to services.
• Document all interactions and maintain compliance with reporting requirements to DMH, BBH, and other entities.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth – Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training – Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees