Crisis Intervention Specialist

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $31.40 - $38.61 per hour; depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications**
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions**

Benefits We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans

** Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status

About our Program: TRUST: Is a Mobile Mental Health Evaluation Team that handles psychiatric emergencies for adults psychiatric or behavioral distress. Program includes a crisis hotline, mobile mental health response and follow up services

S chedule: Thursday - Saturday 7:00pm - 8:00 am

This position is part of a program that has adopted an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). An AWS is a variation of the standard 5-day/8-hours per day schedule and allows for shifts of no longer than 12 hours per day within a 40-hour workweek without payment of an overtime premium until after the 12th hour in a day or 40 hours worked in a week.

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Within a team process, develops a strength-based relationship with client in the context of a mental health or behavioral crisis. Intervenes with individuals presenting with crisis behaviors including but not limited to agitation, aggression, active psychosis, suicidal ideation and/or self-injury. The position requires shift-based work in which individuals are responding to community or Crisis Stabilization Unit based crisis on immediate emergency requests from individuals, community partners, law enforcement or family members/natural supports. The position will require at times joint response with law enforcement officers. Will participate in the crisis assessment and triage including the screening for dangerous situations, weapons, and other high risk environmental factors. Responsible for crisis de-escalation and stabilization in situations that have the potential for becoming volatile in nature. Responsible for linking to community resources. May search, locate, and engage individuals' or youth's natural supports. May assists with transitioning/transporting individuals or youth to the lowest level of care needed. Works independently in the individuals' or youth's home and in a variety of community and/or treatment settings. May require certification in restraint certification.

• May support mental health crisis hotline by gathering information, supporting callers and identifying needs related to current crisis situation.
• May provide phone stabilization and resourcing as needed.
• Provides crisis assessment and de-escalation of adults or youth who are experiencing an acute mental health or behavioral crisis and may be presenting as a danger to themselves or a danger to others.
• Participates in information gathering and decision making related to involuntary psychiatric holds as Lanterman Petris Short laws and regulations.
• Provides direct billable mental health services, documents in alignment with MediCal regulations, and achieves set productivity expectations.
• Engages and supports family members and other natural supports in the midst of an acute psychiatric crisis which includes psychoeducation related to de-escalation strategies, steps to secure home environments specifically related to weapons, dangerous items, substances that could put the client at risk of harm to self or others.
• Facilitates transport of individuals on 5150 holds including providing clinical information to accepting hospitals or CSU/other psychiatric facilities.
• Remains with client until transport has arrived and client safety enroute to accepting facility.
• Assists individuals with identifying triggers, unmet needs, psychosocial factors that are contributing to ongoing acute mental health crisis.
• Utilize strengths-based approach to develop a comprehensive risk management and safety plan to support the client in stabilizing the behaviors that may present as danger to themselves others after the conclusion of service.
• Provides linkage, referrals and resources in the community based on identified needs which may include but not limited to mental health services, substance use services, housing supports, and additional identified social services.
  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving to adults or youth in crisis in the location identified.
• Position specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon program.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs.
• Participates in crisis intervention, de-escalation training for law enforcement and other community stakeholders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelors Psychology preferred.
• One (1) year experience working in the mental health field. Healthcare/Medical – Social worker
  

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year working with children or adults
• BA/BS in related field preferred

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Interpersonal skills and the ability to write and speak in a grammatically correct manner required. Excellent customer service.
Speak, read, and/or write another language is highly desirable.