SUMMARY:

The Crisis Clinical Specialist I (CCSI) position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services provided in conjunction with other staff. Services provided by this position to include assessment, treatment planning and referrals. The CCSI is responsible for providing culturally sensitive emergency mental health assessments and interventions for children, youth, and adults. Assessments are based on an understanding not only of client symptoms, but also of strengths and social/cultural resources. These strengths and resources will be considered and utilized as appropriate to assist the individual’s return to a more optimal level of functioning. This is a new position with the expectation that the crisis worker will be mobile for in person assessments. In order to ensure that the clinical needs of the program are being met 24 hours a day, seven days a week, scheduled shifts will include weekends and holidays. An in-person response is required within 45 minutes of the initial request.  The CCSI reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by the Director.

New wages for ESU positions ranging from $28/hr - $38/hr. Wages are based on years of experience & education background

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

Experience/Education/Licensure

Masters degree or higher in a related behavioral health field with 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching; and the ability to use and operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, phone printer, cellphone, facsimile, etc.

Working Conditions

In order to ensure that the clinical needs of the program are being met 24 hours a day, seven days a week, scheduled shifts will include weekends and holidays.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Provision of Clinical Services

1. Performs accurate assessments to initially evaluate mental health, as well as alcohol and other drug use issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner.
2. Assess consumers for the need of an emergency detention or a return to more restrictive. The individual in this position will also be responsible for authorizing or declining payment for voluntary admission.
3. Provides a range of clinical services in conjunction with program staff including outreach, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and case management in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values, and perspectives.
4. Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other information in a timely manner.

B. Program and JMHC Participation

1. Attends staff meetings, in-services and other program activities as requested.
2. Participates in JMHC committees, trainings and activities as directed and/or approved.

The above statements are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list but are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this employee.