What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crisis Worker position at East Ridge Health Systems?
BASIC PURPOSE:
Responsible for responding to crisis events in the community to provide immediate on location assessment of individuals reporting being in MH or SUD Crisis. Determines needs, coordinates with other specialized staff, and insures individual(s) in crisis is/are met as quickly as possible, depending on the situation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field.
2. Crisis Intervention training or 1 year of crisis intervention experience required.
3. Crisis intervention experience preferred.
4. Ability to work flexible schedule including non-traditional hours.
5. Access to automobile.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling, lifting, carrying and grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties.
-Must be able to read and write legibly in English.
-Hearing within normal range is required.
-Visual acuity must be within normal range.
-Must have manual dexterity for using equipment as necessary.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Must have ability to maintain client confidentiality.
-Must have the ability to work successfully under potentially stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads on a constant basis.
-Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments, and also be able to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary teams, residential and nursing coordinators, and other members of the agency in an appropriate fashion.
-Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
-Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.
-Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: (POTENTIAL FOR)
-Exposure to chemicals, such as cleaning products and other products used on household equipment, etc.
-Exposure to stress and constant interruptions.
-Possible exposure to body fluids, contagious diseases, etc. while carrying out services.
-Exposure to potentially hazardous interactions with clients in MH or SUD crisis situations.
EQUIPMENT USED:
This must be considered only a representative, partial list, since equipment changes may occur at any time:
Computer, printers, telephone, fax machine, copier, & shredder.
**Pay is based on education level and experience.