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Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS)/Security
Program & Location: Community Behavioral Health Center/ Brockton
Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience
Pay Range: $20 - $24/hour based on experience and degree
Status: Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem
Shift: Evenings (3pm-1130pm)- Saturday/Sunday, Overnights (11pm-730am)- Sunday - Thursday
CIS staff provide basic security and patient safety monitoring within the MCI and CBHC programs. CIS utilizes strong verbal de-escalation skills to maintain staff and patient safety. CIS staff are requested to be approved drivers for the organization to assist with transportation of patients home from services, admission to an inpatient program, or other external appointments are requested. Drivers have access to the company vehicle.
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About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.
Crisis Intervention Specialist Requirements
Ability to problem solve in a timely and therapeutic manner
Ability and willingness to relate and care for diverse patient populations
Must present as courteous and professional at all times
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPHAO`s electronic medical records
Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
An understanding of boundaries and ethics
Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations
TB screening
Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
CPR Certification (HPAO onboarding training)
Crisis Intervention Specialist Job Duties
Ability to set limits and enforce rules
Compliance with DMH, Joint Commission and all other regulatory agencies
Knowledge of ASAM criteria
Intervene as needed in a developing crisis
Utilizes Walkie-Talkie as a campus responder
Responsible for conducting building internal and external security rounds
Assist with routine and emergency medical and psychiatric problems including 1:1 observation, safety checks, emergency procedures/situations, etc.
Assist with Restraint & Seclusion per Policy
Record interactions and observations about the patients’ behavior in daily reports and communicate verbally to nursing or clinical staff any pertinent information and participates in treatment team as required
Conduct/assist with room and property searches when indicated
Utilize standard precautions at all times
Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right
Attend all unit, facility meeting and case conferences as director by Supervisor
Attend mandatory training
Crisis Intervention Specialist Qualifications
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$49k-63k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/30/2024
hptc.org
TAUNTON, MA
500 - 1,000
1996
$50M - $200M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
High Points mission is to prevent and treat substance use disorders and mental illness. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. We offer a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient, shelter, and residential care for children, adults, and adolescents. Our services include seven outpatient clinics, detox, clinical and transitional support services; Section 35 services, a youth stabilization program, permanent housing for individuals and families in recovery, residential recovery homes, an Opioid Treatment Program, Community Support Se...rvices (CSP), Childrens Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), and three family emergency homeless shelters in Taunton, New Bedford, and Fall River. High Point also has campuses in Brockton, New Bedford, and Plymouth. Clients, regardless of where and when they enter our system, are effortlessly referred for services- based on their need- throughout our continuum (or to an outside provider, if deemed appropriate) to assure quick access to continuity of care. Adults, children, and adolescents (in addition to their families) can therefore transition through every level of care without encountering barriers, thereby ensuring that both their needs are met.
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