The Crisis Interventionist will be responsible to assesses crisis situations, obtain and coordinate services for individuals in crisis to ensure the individual’s needs are met.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Screening
- Crisis intervention
- Performing comprehensive onsite and mobile crisis outreach assessments
- Developing a resolution plan with client, family members, or other interested parties.
- Make decisions regarding disposition of crisis (return home, respite, hospitalization, intake and continuity of care, etc.)
Qualifications:
- A bachelor or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social services or related field is required, as the applicant will be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) by the Center.
- A minimum of 6 months experience in mental health and mental retardation field with crisis experience strongly desired.
- Knowledge of mental illness, mental retardation, medications, resources and commitment procedures is preferred, but on the job training is provided.
- Professionalism in dealing with community officials and resources is a must, as well as displaying good oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills are essential, and must be able to work in stressful situations.
- Position requires travel within a seven county area while on call, and a valid Texas Driver’s License with driving record is required for hire. If selected for this position, employee must give CFLR authorization to request copy of driving record as well as all required prescreens and background checks.
- Applicant must be able to satisfactorily complete required staff development training.
Pay:
$15.37-$16.31/hr
Job Order #16257473