Mobile Crisis Specialist - CCBHC Tullahoma

Centerstone•Tullahoma, TN

1d•$18 - $26•Remote

About The Position

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION This will be a remote position; however, the employee will be required to attend regularly scheduled, in-person community and treatment team meetings. Employee must live locally within the vicinity of Tullahoma or within a reasonable distance to attend meetings. Employee will primarily be responsible for follow-up contacts and duties following mobile crisis assessments. Employee will be responsible for providing telephone crisis follow up response and risk screening services to those individuals who have experienced a mental health crisis. Employee will provide support and linkage to area resources with follow up services to individuals in crisis and their families/support systems. The employee will manage a spreadsheet of their caseload of clients that are being monitored following mobile crisis assessments. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Employee will represent Centerstone in a professional manner when interacting with external entities.

Requirements

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the utilization of Centerstone programs and other community resources.
Knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
Bachelor's degree required.
Equivalent education/experience can be substituted for education requirement upon approval.
Must have valid driver's license and able to drive to community assessments.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage of crisis service beyond scheduled work hour/shifts and as assigned by crisis service supervisor.
Maintain accurate records of all contacts and enter all data in a timely manner.
Client’s follow-up needs are documented for Team follow-up.
Deescalates crisis situations as needed.
Thorough assessment of risk of harm to self or others is clearly documented and plan to assure safety is thorough and feasible.
Make appropriate referrals for least restrictive treatment possible to ensure psychiatric needs are being met as evidenced by documentation.
Clinician makes every effort to respond to calls promptly.
Creates an atmosphere of cooperation with Centerstone departments, community agencies, mental health consumers, and the public at large.
Attend all team meetings, clinical supervision and completes online trainings as required.