JOB
DEFINITIONUnder direction of the Behavioral Health Care Clinical Program Manager, provides crisis intervention services for the 24-Hour Crisis Services Program; evaluates individuals in the Amador County Jail, Sutter Amador Hospital emergency room, or the offices of the County Behavioral Health Department; initiates involuntary psychiatric holds under the provisions of W&I Code 5150.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis classification differs from a Behavioral Health Care Clinician in that the incumbent only performs crisis focused evaluations and interventions under the direction of a licensed mental health professional. REPORTS TOBehavioral Health Care Program Manager, Clinical Services. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISEDNone
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.Performs triage to assign crisis intervention priorities; provides crisis intervention counseling and interventions, including attempting to prevent an involuntary hold.Interviews the client's immediate family members, e.g., spouse or domestic partner, parents, other caretakers for precipitating background information and their ability to provide supportive observation and/or care following the crisis event.Enlists the cooperation and support of other first responders, the emergency room staff, law enforcement personnel, etc., to understand the context of the crisis and in providing ongoing support to the client and family.Evaluates the clients level of suicide potential, psychiatric dysfunction, and/or ability to provide essential self care in developing a care plan.Develops and implements short term care plan to insure the immediate safety of the client and most appropriate level of care.Consults with Clinical Program Manager and other medical and psychiatric personnel on complex cases prior to finalizing a care plan. Integrates the services of the Behavioral Health Department and other community providers and agencies into the client's individualized care plan. When necessary, initiates an involuntary hold, notifying and collaborating with other county crisis services when clients are residents of another county, arranging appropriate treatment/placement, and transportation to the holding facility. Insures the safety of the spouse or domestic partner, children, involved family, and other effected individuals in the crisis situation, including the legally required notifications of potential harm to them.Arranges and documents referrals to appropriate providers and agencies for the immediate and short term treatment plan. Thoroughly completes documentation of the crisis intervention activities as soon as possible after the conclusion of each event and submits the documentation on a daily basis to the Behavioral Health Department.Attends mandatory monthly crisis services staff meeting.Eligible to participate in behavioral health education programs, conferences and community programs as available.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: EducationPossession of a Master's Degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, nursing, or related human services field from an accredited college or university.ExperienceEmployment experience in providing crisis intervention services in a human services agency preferred.Special Requirements: Registration by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE) as either a Marriage Family Intern (MFTI), or an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles