What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Specialist position at Go-Getters, Inc.?
CRISIS SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Personal stability, flexibility, energy, resourcefulness, and commitment to working with people recovering from severe mental illness in a crisis setting.
- Current CPR and First Aid; driver's license and safe driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Formal training or significant experience in crisis interventions.
- Highly developed sense of organization extending to time management, activities planning,
- housekeeping, and documentation.
- Meet credentialing and privileging requirements as set out in Policy and Procedures.
DUTIES:
- Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
- Carry out the Crisis Stabilization Plan developed by the treatment team.
- Coordinate follow-up with client's referring treatment team.
- Develop network of community crisis supports.
- Carry out triage on emergency mental health calls for agency on call system.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Participate in all Crisis team and staff meetings.
- Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely fashion.
- Take part in all agency-sponsored training as required by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by Crisis Team Leader.
- The work schedule consists of 3-4 overnight shifts per week an occasional day shift may be possible.
AUTHORITY:
Position report to Crisis Team Leader. Schedules and additional duties subject to change in accordance with program and member’s needs; will be provided by Crisis Team Leader.
Classification, Salary, and Benefits:
Regular, full-time; non-exempt from overtime; salary arranged by letter of appointment.