CRISIS WORKER

Description

Job Details

Job title

Crisis Worker-Per-Diem

Reports to

Program Director

Position Summary

Under the authority of Management, the Crisis Worker assures that all operating procedures and regulations are followed. The Crisis Worker provides direct services to consumers, significant others and collateral resources and assists consumers in reaching goals set in treatment.

*Position is ON-SITE* 

Shift: PER-DIEM

Salary: 21.12 per hour

Essential Duties and Functions include the following:

• Telephone Crisis Specific Duties including answering for the National Suicide Lifeline, screening incoming calls, providing appropriate telephone counseling, consultation, assessment and referral to needed services including Mobile and/or Residential Crisis Intervention services.
• Residential Crisis Specific Duties including but not limited to early walking, daily planning, meal preparation and clean-up, maintaining necessary scheduled appointments that have been approved by supervisory team member.
• Observe all scheduled and as needed (PRN) medication observations and assist as directed by Residential Nurse.
• Mobile Crisis Specific Duties including serving in a consultative and collaborative role with community personnel who are also involved in the provision of crisis services. *Mobile Crisis Services will be the primary responsibility*
• Working in the community, providing supportive mobile crisis intervention to children, adolescents and adults. Providing resources and support, diverting hospitalizations and police involvement.

Administrative

• Complete all documentation as required by RHD, Funder, licensing/accreditation entities.

Community Interaction

• Community Involvement and teamwork including but not limited to providing referral and other case management services for consumers and families at times of contact, either on the phone, in the community, or with the resident prior to discharge.  
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, education or a related field. 
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology; gerontology; or other social sciences.
• 2 years of experience in public or private human services with one year of mental health direct care experience. 

Working conditions

This position is set in a residential or community environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. 

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes o Exposure to Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Heat o Exposure to Extreme Cold
• Wet and/or Humid o Exposure to Loud Noise
• Exposure to Confined Places o Mists or Gases
• Exposure to Mechanical Hazards o Exposure to Chemical Hazards
• Exposure to Electrical Hazards o Exposure to Burn Hazard

Requirements

Physical requirements

• Valid Drivers License 

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

•  Stand or Sit (stationary position)
•  Walk
•  Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
•  Climb (stairs/ladders)
•  Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
•  See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess) 
•  Pushing or Pulling
•  Repetitive Motion
•  Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Additional Requirements:

Mobile units are required to drive within the service area of the program. Visit home of consumer and provide support in community

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Assistant Unit Director
• Directly Supervises: None
• Ancillary Support to: Program Specialist, Mental Health Professional