Crisis Mental Health Technician II

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**Who We Are**

Pawnee Mental Health is proud of the high-quality services we offer and

the positive outcomes our clients achieve. Our employees are the heart

of our organization, and each person contributes to our mission. Were

looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to use their

skills to support others. We believe people facing mental health or

substance use challenges deserve the chance to live meaningful,

productive lives. If that mission resonates with you, we encourage you

to explore this role and join us in making an impact.

**What You\'ll Do**

CSU Operations

• Monitor and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients
  
  

on the CSU.

• Conduct routine client checks and document observations in
  
  

accordance with policy.

• Provide support to clinical staff during crisis interventions,
  
  

de-escalation efforts, and safety planning.

• Assist with daily routines including hygiene support, meal
  
  

distribution, recreational activities, and medication pass support.

• Complete shift documentation, incident reports, and safety logs
  
  

accurately and promptly.

• Participate in team huddles, shift change reports, and daily staff
  
  

meetings.

Crisis Line Support

• Answer incoming crisis line calls with professionalism, empathy, and
  
  

adherence to de-escalation protocols.

• Conduct basic mental health triage, assess risk, and route calls
  
  

appropriately to clinical staff when needed.

• Dispatch mobile crisis and monitor daily chats.
• Document all calls accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
  
  

or tracking system.

Crisis Admissions

• Assist with the Crisis intake process, gathering information,
  
  

supporting documentation, and verifying eligibility criteria.

• Participate in initial stabilization efforts and coordinate
  
  

logistics for admissions and transfers.

• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with all
  
  

relevant regulations and policies.

• Complete and maintain up-to-date required training for this
  
  

position.

• Perform all other reasonably related duties assigned by immediate
  
  

supervisor or other management personnel.

**Mobile Crisis Team Support**

• Respond to community-based crisis calls as needed in collaboration
  
  

with licensed clinicians.

• Provide immediate safety triage, safety planning, resource
  
  

navigation, skill building, and family support during field

interventions.

**Crisis Staff Expectations**

• Complete and stay current on required training for the position.
• Adhere to the standards, policies and instructions established by
  
  

PMHS Policy and Procedure and any applicable ethical codes within

field of employment.

• Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the
  
  

Employee Handbook.

• Perform all other reasonably related duties assigned by immediate
  
  

supervisor or other management personnel.

Key Competencies

• Strong observation and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during high-stress
  
  

situations.

• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and flexible in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Work Environment

• Mix of on-site (CSU) and off-site (community) work.
• High-intensity setting involving clients of all ages in acute
  
  

crisis.

• Shift-based responsibilities including nights and weekends.
  
  

Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants

will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race,

religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin,

disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Any

applicant who feels they have experienced discrimin tion via the PMHS

hiring process may file a written complaint

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