On-Call Crisis Response Practitioner (overnight) - Goodhue/Wabasha

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center•Wabasha, MN

About The Position

The On-Call Crisis Response Practitioner joins Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center’s Crisis North Team, serving Goodhue and Wabasha Counties as part of the Community Based Services program. The role provides crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services for mental health and substance use crises. Practitioners respond to on-call crisis calls, assess situations for follow-up, provide support and active listening, and may stay with individuals in crisis beds or in their homes. They work with individuals to develop plans to help restore prior functioning after a crisis. The position requires availability for scheduled evening and weekend on-call coverage, irregular hours, and flexible scheduling. The practitioner attends monthly On-Call Crisis Team meetings and completes On-Call Crisis Training. The role requires travel to client or organization locations throughout southeastern Minnesota, with a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and valid auto insurance. A background check is required as part of the hiring process; depending on the role, applicants may also need to complete a Mental Health Practitioner Verification Form or Professional Conduct Inquiry Form.

Requirements

Meet the minimum qualifications for a Mental Health Practitioner outlined in Minnesota Statute 245I.04.
Have experience working with individuals who have had significantly reduced levels of functioning in primary activities of daily living.
Possess strong human relations skills and aptitude for effective decision-making.
Have planning, organizational, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to handle difficult and stressful situations competently.
Be able to maintain confidentiality.
Possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
Have a vehicle and willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout southeastern Minnesota.
Be available for irregular hours and flexible scheduling, including scheduled evening and weekend on-call work.
Complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services for mental health and substance use crises.
Assume responsibility for scheduled evening and weekend on-call coverage.
Respond to on-call crisis calls and assess situations for further follow-up.
Provide support and use active listening skills.
Stay with individuals in a crisis bed setting or in their homes.
Develop plans with individuals to help restore their prior level of functioning following a crisis.
Attend monthly On-Call Crisis Team meetings.
Complete the On-Call Crisis Training.
Travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout southeastern Minnesota.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Crisis Team Coordinator.