Provide intensive crisis services for individuals identified as high risk by school or law enforcement personnel, with the goal to reduce risk of suicide, substance use or other maladaptive behavior.

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field required. West Virginia Social Work License preferred. Experience in behavioral health preferred.

Valid driver’s license and vehicle required. Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen.

Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills required. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work collaboratively with school system to improve health of students: 

1. Reduce risk of suicide attempts by providing education and direct crisis intervention services to students.
2. Reduce risk of dating violence by providing education and direct crisis intervention services to students as applicable. 
3. Reduce the risk of use of alcohol, tobacco, and other illegal drugs by providing education and direct crisis intervention services to students. 

2. Work collaboratively with local law enforcement to engage students who have had contact with the legal system either directly or as a result of parent/guardian involvement. 

1. Provide crisis follow up to any student who was involved with the legal system within 48 hours to include assessment of individual and family treatment needs. 
2. Facilitate referral as needed for both the individual and the family. 

3. Presentation to students in form of classroom or student clubs.

4. Provide training to school personnel in trauma informed practice.

5. Work with the individual using person centered approach to determine the most appropriate treatment – making referrals to inpatient psychiatric, outpatient behavioral health, or residential programs as appropriate. 

6. Ensure service delivery is comprehensive and meets the individuals stated and assessed need.

7. Collaborate with service providers to ensure individual remains engaged in treatment.

8. Coordinate warm hand-offs with other staff to ensure client is receiving recommended and/or appropriate treatment services.

9. Assure quality service for clients bybecoming knowledgeable of and adhering to rules, regulations, and legal requirements and by documenting services provided in accordance with established standards.

10. Secure information by adhering to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and Seneca privacy policies and keeping client information confidential.

11. Represent Seneca in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca’s Mission and Code of Conduct and Ethical Practices.

12. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend or crouch; talk and hear; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.