Intervention Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals one year of education.
• Some programs or areas may require the ability to speak, read, and/or write another language.
• If required by the program, pass an initial Physical Abilities Test (PATS) and obtain crisis intervention techniques certification within the first 30 days, with annual certification thereafter.
• If employed at a Crisis Stabilization Unit, pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test at a designated company clinic.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving quickly or running, driving, and, when required, occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires driving, a full background check, and a TB exam.

Responsibilities

• May support a mental health crisis hotline by gathering information, supporting callers, and identifying needs related to the current crisis; may provide phone stabilization and resources as needed.
• Assess and de-escalate adults or youth experiencing an acute mental health or behavioral crisis who may be a danger to themselves or others.
• Participate in information gathering and decision-making related to involuntary psychiatric holds under Lanterman-Petris-Short laws and regulations.
• Provide direct billable mental health services, document in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations, and meet productivity expectations.
• Engage and support family members and other natural supports during acute psychiatric crises, including providing psychoeducation about de-escalation and securing home environments against risks such as weapons, dangerous items, and substances.
• Facilitate transportation for individuals on 5150 holds, provide clinical information to accepting hospitals or psychiatric facilities, and remain with clients until transport arrives and they are safe en route.
• Help individuals identify triggers, unmet needs, and psychosocial factors contributing to an ongoing acute crisis; use a strengths-based approach to develop risk-management and safety plans.
• Provide linkages, referrals, and community resources based on identified needs, including mental health services, substance use services, housing supports, and other social services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with benefits eligibility beginning on day one.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Competitive time-off plans, subject to eligibility requirements based on employment status.
• 8% license differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and select peer certifications.
• 7.5% bilingual differential for qualified positions.