Crisis Responder / Mobile Crisis Management / $1000 sign on bonus

About the role

We are currently seeking Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals III for FULL TIME Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) positions serving Caldwell and Alexander counties. Applicants must meet criteria for "QP" status, LIVE IN THE VICINITY OF ONE OF THESE TWO COUNTIES and have a minimum of one year crisis experience (ACTT, IIHS, Inpatient treatment facility, or other service providing 24/7 crisis response duties).

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response services in a variety of settings (community, doctor's offices, schools, provider offices etc.) with the goal of helping individuals in crisis to avoid inpatient hospitalization.
• Serve as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community.
• Facilitate relationships and provide supportive counseling.
• Support the client in developing various skill-building activities, including daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger management.
• Participate in a first responder on-call system available to consumers and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinate "first response" resources according to consumer need and the PCP.
• Perform Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.
• Work closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite PCP implementation.
• Maintain monitoring of utilization of service to ensure it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in both rule, PCP, and the service authorization.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Professional.
• Must meet the education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition of the service being provided.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or relevant certification, a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served OR Bachelor Degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience with population served OR Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.
• Licenses, Provisional Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, Permits issued by governing board regulating human service profession. Definitions: Human Service Degrees Include: Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other Human Service Degrees. Populations Served Include: Mentally Ill-Child, Mentally Ill-Adult, Substance Abuse-Adult, Substance Abuse-Child.

Skills

• Positive and personable demeanor.
• Strong crisis de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching.
• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees.
• Free diabetic medication and supplies.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Schedule

15 hour on call shifts from home/community, 12p-3a, 3 to 4 days per week rotating. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including: Health/Insurance (full-time employees only), Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings program, Wellbeing Programs, Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees), Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

Pay Bonus

$1000 sign on bonus paid per company guidelines.