9 Mobile Behavioral Health Crisis Specialist Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
PMHCC, INC. is Hiring a Mobile Behavioral Health Crisis Specialist Near Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Fire Departments (PFD) division of Mobile Integrated Health (MIH), in collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS) and the Criminal Justice Division of the Managing Directors Office (MDO), has developed a behavioral health Alternative Response Unit (ARU-3) for community risk reduction in Philadelphia.
- Engage with community members who are in jeopardy of presenting for psychiatric admission.
- Collaborate with partners to improve behavioral health outcomes for individuals in the community.
- Focus on low acuity 911 calls and 302 means of transport for special populations (children, pregnant, geriatric, etc.)
- Provide behavioral health assessment only for de-escalation (if needed) during encounters.
- Discuss with other ARU 3 members possible interventions for individuals and families.
- Provide connection to behavioral health resources
- Provide follow-up on recommended services
- Coordinate linkage to behavioral health, medical and social services
- Work in the community in collaboration with PFD-Emergency Medical Services when dispatched; this includes riding along with PFD personnel in PFD vehicles.
- Complete documentation for follow-up and data collection
- Assist individuals and or family members to “navigate” the multiple systems involved in addressing their behavioral health needs
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (likely non-traditional morning/evening hours and potential evenings) weekends required
- Work along with multi-agency partners with a willingness to report to a unified command structure
- Maintain current information on available resources and appropriate Evidence Based Practices (EBP)
- Collaborate with hospitals (ER/CRCs) to ensure continuity of care (warm handoff)
- Provide outreach, engagement, and assessment to individuals identified by ARU 3 in need of services.
- Remain physically mobile to provide aggressive outreach in the community to engage individuals and their families.
- Help stabilize and resolve crises while functioning under pressure in challenging situations.
- A willingness to accept training and additional certifications provided as necessary.
- Demonstrate qualities of integrity, stability, creativity, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of community-based resources in Philadelphia
- Familiarity with the DSM V and ASAM criteria
- Knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology
- Knowledge of the process for filing a 302 and the documentation required
- Bilingual is strongly recommended but not required
- Bachelor’s Degree required in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- This position must have five years of experience with a strong emphasis on behavioral health/crisis. Knowledge of substance use, crisis response, and field experience is a plus.
- Valid driver's license and familiarity with the Philadelphia public transportation system.
PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.
Job Summary
Full Time
Investment Management
$109k-137k (estimate)
03/13/2024
08/21/2024
pmhcc.org
PHILADELPHIA, PA
100 - 200
1987
JIM BECKER
$50M - $200M
Investment Management
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About PMHCC, INC.
PMHCC, a not-for-profit organization, began as The Philadelphia Mental Health Care Corporation in 1987 for the City of Philadelphia in order to implement a major grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Program for Chronic Mental Illness. One of nine national grants, the funding was to assist the Philadelphia Office of Mental Health realize its vision for a unified mental health system to provide affordable housing, effective case management, and a broad range of psychosocial and vocational programs for people with mental illness. The objective included consolidating funding in a manage...d behavioral healthcare model. Over the years PMHCC's activities and responsibilities have broadened so that PMHCC serves as a major human services systems management company in support of several City of Philadelphia departments, while maintaining its core commitment to public behavioral health programs. Today, PMHCC makes a major contribution to Philadelphia's citizens by serving as an umbrella organization for special programs and initiatives, and providing critical administrative services to mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disabilities, human services, special health and related city offices and health programs.
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