What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Crisis Worker position at Plan A Health?
Role: Mental Health Crisis Worker
Provide rapid, field-based response to individuals experiencing mental health crises. Conduct timely assessments to determine risk levels, de-escalate acute situations, and develop practical safety plans to protect clients and the community.
Key duties
Provide rapid, field-based response to individuals experiencing mental health crises. Conduct timely assessments to determine risk levels, de-escalate acute situations, and develop practical safety plans to protect clients and the community.
Key duties
- Perform mental health crisis risk assessments and identify appropriate immediate supports
- Use de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to stabilize individuals
- Coordinate with hospitals, law enforcement, and other community partners
- Deliver brief counseling and stabilization services during crisis encounters
- Provide referrals and connect clients to ongoing behavioral health and social services
- Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Ability to assess risk and create clear, actionable safety plans
- Excellent communication and collaboration with community partners
- Compassionate, mission-driven approach supporting vulnerable individuals and families
- Professional growth in a supportive, values-centered environment