What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crisis Responder position at Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County, Inc?
About the Center: The Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County is in East St. Louis, IL. The Center has been in operation since 1957 serving the needs of children, adolescents, and adults.
Our mission is to provide quality individualized essential services for people in need of emotional, rehabilitative and social support. We strive to be the top-ranking Community Behavioral Health Center within its size, population and category in the State of Illinois.
Description:
This is an opportunity to respond first to mental health crises in adults and children within the St. Louis Metro-East area in St. Clair County. Complete crisis assessments for all ages using evidence-based tools to determine whether a situation can be stabilized within the community or requires hospitalization for stabilization. Be a part of the new 988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Skill in providing diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic services to individuals.
· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
· Able to use Microsoft Office, electronic health record and other reporting programs.
· Willingness and ability to flex schedule as program needs change.
Primary Duties:
· Respond immediately to the location of a behavioral health crisis to screen an individual’s needs and assist the individual in receiving the appropriate level of care.
· Communicate effectively within a team environment to meet the needs of those experiencing behavioral health crises
· Provide brief therapeutic interventions to individuals in crisis and their families.
· Complete screenings, assessments, and other necessary clinical documentation.
· Provide referrals and coordination of referrals to appropriate agency services.
· Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements.
Reports to: Program Manager Crisis Intervention
Education and Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health (i.e. social work, counseling, psychology).
· Valid driver’s license
· Obtain and maintain IM CATS, CPI and CPR Certifications
Schedule:
· Rotating schedule to provide services 24/7/365
Job Type: Full-time and part-time
Schedule:
Full time-7am-3pm, biweekly rotation (M-F/T-Sat)
Part-time, 1st shift 7a-3p, biweekly rotation (Sat & Sun/Sun & Mon)
Part-time, 2nd shift 3p-11p, biweekly rotation (Sat & Sun/Sun & Mon)
Part-time, 3rd shift 11p-7a, biweekly rotation (Sat & Sun/Sun & Mon)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20