Crisis Engagement Specialist - Overnight/Weekend

Work collaboratively with on-call MHP/QMHP to provide crisis services, counseling and case management services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Participate in crisis response with MHP/QMHP during on call rotation;
• Conducts work under the supervision of QMHP/MHP or Crisis Director;
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to arrange services beyond his/her scope of practice;
• Assist clients in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports;
• Provide culturally competent peer counseling services to individuals experiencing;
• Act as an advocate for individuals in crisis and individuals on-scene, ensuring their needs are met and barriers treatment are removed;
• Maintain the LCHD warm line during on call rotation;
• Provide case management services to clients as directed by supervisor;
• Provides client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, to other agencies or healthcare providers to coordinate services to identified clients;
• Participate in clinical and administrative supervision, case conferences, staff meetings, in-service training, and other staff development activities;

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or higher education;
• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance abuse services.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Requires demonstrated ability to work constructively with clients, other providers and the community
• Requires knowledge of community resources for referral purposes
• Requires understanding and ability to put into practice the Mental Health Code and Confidentiality Act.
• Requires understanding and ability to put into practice applicable agency policies and procedures

Employment Status: Part-time; Overnight/Weekend Shifts

Reports to: Crisis Program Director

Supervises: N/A

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17