Per Diem Crisis Outreach Responder

About the role

The Mental Health Association is seeking Per Diem Mobile Crisis Outreach Responders for their new 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, operating out of Hudson County. This program responds to adults (18 and above) in non-life-threatening situations who have contacted the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidenced-based crisis services, when identified by the 988-managing entity, to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis in the community.
• Connect with the Master’s Level Supervisor remotely to provide additional psychological, psychiatric, or clinical services when necessary.
• Support individuals to de-escalate crisis, and when deemed necessary, safely and appropriately, provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital's emergency departments for appropriate care and treatment.
• Develop systems for ongoing follow-up for community members in need of connections to social services that can enhance prevention of non-emergency calls and increase early intervention treatment access.
• Complete a direct follow-up with identified clients and collateral contacts as needed in order to facilitate access to appropriate services based on immediate client needs.
• Collaborate with family members, friends, or loved ones to assist and support individuals in crisis on an as-needed basis.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings: supervision, agency meetings, and training(s) as assigned.
• Record keeping, reports, and documentation in accordance with program requirements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution with two years post-bachelor’s professional experience required. Three years full-time equivalent professional experience in the mental health field if the bachelor’s degree is in a different field.
• The ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation as related to community mental health in the community.
• A valid NJ driver’s license and a good driving record.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with community providers and 988 managing entity.
• Experience in a crisis setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Hudson County resources helpful.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of professional experience in the mental health field, or three years of full-time equivalent experience if the bachelor’s degree is in a different field.

Skills

• Effective crisis response and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with community providers and 988 managing entity.
• Experience in a crisis setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Hudson County resources helpful.

Benefits

• Full paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

Pay

Base Hourly Rate: $26.44

Schedule

Shifts are on an as-needed basis for this position. Specifically seeking holiday and weekend coverage.

Reports to

Master’s Level Supervisor – 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team.