Come be a part of our Mobile Crisis Team and serve in the community as a Mobile Crisis Case Manager!
POSITION SUMMARY :
Provides support services and interventions face-to-face, within the home and community for individuals (children & adults) experiencing mental health or substance use-related crisis. This individual will need to be prepared to provide immediate, short-term and evidence-based practices to screen, assess, stabilize, and make appropriate referrals, including crisis stabilization units, inpatient hospitalization, and acute detoxification services. You will collaborate with the Community Support Services and other departments at PSS to support transitions of care for consumers. The Mobile Crisis Team operates 24 / 7 during the week- days, evenings, and night shifts, and weekend shifts available.
BENEFITS :
- Base pay starting at $21.00 / hour
- Shift differential available up to an extra $8 / hour
- 401k w / 20% match
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Competitive wages
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts (YMCA)
- Employee referral program
- HSA / FSA accounts
- Monthly student loan repayment up to $200
- Tuition assistance up to $5250
- Company paid life insurance
- Casual Fridays
- Work, life, balance flexibility
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company recognition events
- Free health screenings yearly
JOB DUTIES :
Demonstrate knowledge of :
signs and symptoms of substance use disordertherapeutic interventions for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness including de-escalation techniquessigns and symptoms of mental health disordercrisis intervention services on-site and off-site, face-to-face, within the home and communityassessing the client's strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectivelyproviding selected therapeutic communication to clientsclients rights and confidentialitytyping and basic computer usagewillingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays according to on-call rotationthe requirement of adhering to policies and procedures of the agency and professional standardsDemonstrate skills in :
establishing trust between clients and treatment team membersproviding information and referrals to community services both in person and via the phoneassisting in implementation of goals and objectives identified in treatment plansinteracting with clients as peers by sharing common experiencesassisting clients in understanding and managing their disorder and symptomsconnecting with self-help groups when appropriategaining access to local programs and servicesclarifying understanding of rights and responsibilities as a recipient of substance use disorder servicesmaintaining strict confidentialitycommunication styles that generate a positive work environmentlocating, coordinating, and accessing appropriate services for clientEssential functions include the following, other duties may be assigned :
Completion of required assessment screenings, including but not limted to the Columbia Suicide Rating Scale (CSSRS)Engage individuals in the crisis planning process and completion of a safety planBuild rapport to support increased engagement, instillation of hope, and care coordinationFollow-up with individuals in-person, via phone, or telehealth within two days of the initial crisis interventionProvide opportunity for warm hand-offs to identified resource needsProvide referral to medication management to monitor medication compliance, education and training about medications, and assessmentsReferrals to Case Management when appropriateParticipate in team staffing to provide peer insightCollaborates with treatment team to increase patient engagement. Attends huddles, weekly team meetings, staffing, clinical supervisionOBHP (Other Behavioral Health Professional) certification will be provided by PSS upon hire and is required within three weeks of hire dateEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related human services is requiredPrevious related experience preferredValid driver's license, personal owned auto insuranceLearn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website : https : / / www.porterstarke.org