What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Crisis Worker position at Seacrest Behavioral Health?
Provide rapid response to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Perform suicide and safety risk assessments, deliver trauma-informed crisis intervention, and de-escalate situations. Develop immediate safety plans and arrange follow-up supports.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Conduct behavioral health crisis assessments, including suicide and safety risk screening.
- Use trauma-informed, de-escalation strategies to support stabilization.
- Create safety and follow-up plans for clients.
- Coordinate referrals to ongoing behavioral health, housing, and social services.
- Document all interactions in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, and community partners.
- Compassionate, client-centered approach aligned with dignity and inclusion.
- Strong crisis assessment and risk evaluation abilities.
- Effective de-escalation and trauma-informed intervention skills.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams and receive supervision.