Crisis Response Worker

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility : Primewest

Location : Bemidji, MN

Address : 3124 Hannah Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Shift : Varies

Job Schedule : PRN

Weekly Hours : Varies

Salary Range : $4.00 - $40.00

Department Details

The Crisis Response Team is a collaborative and supportive team the provides crisis services to individuals facing mental health crises 24 hours / day, 7days / week. Current team members state they enjoy crisis work because they can offer immediate solutions to individuals seeking support with their mental health needs. Typical on-call hours include weekends (Saturday 7a-Sunday 7p) and an occasional weeknight overnight shift (7p-7a).

This is a fast-paced and flexible role with high quality training and support. We are looking for individuals who qualify as either Mental Health Practitioners or Mental Health Professionals. On-call pay is $4 / hour, $40 / hour for activation rate, and additional rate for scheduled trainings and team meetings exists based on role and experience. Join the Crisis Response Team and enjoy a supportive work environment that has a significant impact on individuals in our community!

Job Summary

The Crisis Response Worker is a member of a mobile crisis response team consisting of two or more mental health professionals, or at least one mental health professional and one mental health practitioner, and provides immediate crisis response. Has direct contact with individuals in crisis and is responsible for the delivery, coordination, and documentation of short-term, intensive mental health services provided during a mental health crisis or emergency. The Crisis Response Worker, under clinical supervision if not independently clinically licensed, coordinates the delivery of program services including Crisis Assessment, Intervention and Stabilization. Crisis Response Worker must be experienced in, and have knowledge of : Mental health assessment, treatment engagement strategies, engagement of recipient's support system, crisis intervention techniques and emergency clinical decision-making abilities. Documents on-site observations and all interventions. Interventions are individualized and culturally responsive. Work is often performed in community settings and may involve coordination with additional community services.

Qualifications

In Minnesota, must have at least 30 hours of crisis intervention and stabilization training during the past two years and meet the Minnesota Department of Human Services requirements for Mental Health Practitioner : Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences with at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to individuals with mental illness; or 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to individuals with mental illness.

Must possess a valid class D driver's license and auto insurance. Must maintain a good driving record and have access to personal vehicle and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out position responsibilities.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

Sanford is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number : R-0236910

Job Function : Behavioral Health and Dependency

Featured : No