What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Technician (2nd & 3rd Shift) position at Allwell Behavioral Health Services?
Responsible for crisis counseling and teaching daily living skills and psychosocial skills with program clients. Will assist with discharge planning and complete discharge summaries for clients when they are leaving the program. Provides coverage for Crisis Hotline Services.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provides a supportive and empathic environment for successful resolution of clients’ crisis though crisis intervention counseling and education with program clients.
- Completes discharge planning with residents.
- Ensures the timely completion of all documentation related to providing and billing for services rendered.
- Arranges transportation for clients through family or CPST services. Provides transportation when staffing allows and as needed or as directed by Director or CSU Coordinator.
- Provides coverage for 24/7 Crisis Hotline services.
- Keeps Director/Coordinator informed of potential risk situations and contacts other Allwell professionals as indicated by assessment.
- Participates in group supervision, internal staff meetings, in-services, and external workshops for professional growth and development.
- Other duties as assigned.