Crisis Specialist - Per Diem
Job Description: The Per Diem Crisis Specialist provides crisis intervention services to individuals in Chemung and Schuyler County through telephone or face to face interactions. The Crisis Specialist will cover shifts throughout a 24/7 calendar and responds to all calls during their shift. This position seeks to stabilize the individual in crisis, make referrals, and assess the need to involve other emergency personnel.
Requirements: Applicants are expected to possess a current NYS licensure as a RN, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT with at least 1 to 3 years of experience in a behavioral health care setting. Other education and credentialing may be considered with a previous history of mental health related work experience. Applicants must have a valid NYS driver's license and means of transportation to provide mobile crisis intervention services.
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of systems with a global perspective. This individual will also possess strong clinical skills and an ability to work independently as well as in a team-based approach with others. They will be organized, detail oriented and able to respond quickly to the community and individuals' needs.
Responsibilities:
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Gather needed information to determine if an emergency assessment, face-to-face, or other emergency assistance is required.
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Provides telephonic and face-to-face crisis interventions to individuals and family members in Chemung and Schuyler Counties
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Provides support to Chemung County Jail by completing risk assessments, providing clinical recommendations for constant watch and referrals for ongoing care.
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Must be able to work with individuals’ families, community agencies, and law enforcement officials as needed to assess and intervene with clients reportedly in crisis.
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May be required to facilitate voluntary or involuntary hospitalization in accordance with state regulations.
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Must be able to assess and recognize signs of increasing mental decompensation, situational risk, escalation of behavior. Must be comfortable assessing for safety, utilization of assessment tools, and safety planning.
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Must be able to utilize de-escalation and safety implementation techniques effectively.
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Engages individuals from a person-centered, strength-based, trauma-focused, recovery-oriented holistic perspective, addressing social determinants of health.
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Make referrals to community service providers as appropriate.
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Completes timely documentation.
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Participates, engages, and learns in individual or team meetings.
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Reviews and adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
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Complete all program and agency training requirements.
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Represents the agency in the community and maintains relationships with community partners with courtesy and professionalism.
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Supports a culture that prioritizes professionalism, kindness, teamwork, and staff development.
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May occasionally require travel to Schuyler County.
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Weekend and overnight shifts are available. Individuals are required to work a minimum of 4 shifts a month.
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Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of the Crisis Supervisor or Director.