What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Engagement Specialist - Overnight (W-F, 4PM-5AM) position at Lawrence County Health Department?
Distinguishing Features of Work:
The Engagement Specialist provides crisis response services for individuals experiencing mental health crisis.
Illustrative Examples of Work:
- Participate in crisis response with MHP/QMHP during on call rotation
- Conducts work under the supervision of QMHP/MHP or Crisis Director
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to arrange services beyond his/her scope of practice
- Assist clients in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports
- Provide culturally competent peer counseling services to individuals experiencing
- Act as an advocate for individuals in crisis and individuals on-scene, ensuring their needs are met and barriers treatment are removed
- Maintain the LCHD warm line during on call rotation
- Provide case management services to clients as directed by supervisor
- Provides client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, to other agencies or healthcare providers to coordinate services to identified clients
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma, GED or higher education
- Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance abuse services
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Requires demonstrated ability to work constructively with clients, other providers and the community
- Requires knowledge of community resources for referral purposes
- Requires understanding and ability to put into practice the Mental Health Code and Confidentiality Act.
- Requires understanding and ability to put into practice applicable agency policies and procedures
Employment Status: Full-time, Wednesday - Friday, 4PM-5AM
Reports to: Crisis Program Director
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17