Crisis Intervention Team Specialist 1

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency has an immediate opening for a Crisis Intervention Team Specialist 1 - This position reports to the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Supervisor within the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. (Agency). The work of the Crisis Intervention Team Specialist (CIT Specialist) is accomplished in a two-member team that pairs the CIT Specialist with a specially trained police officer. The position interacts regularly with the Operations Center staff and the Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) to address client needs. Working collaboratively as part of a two-member team, the CIT Specialist provides acute crisis response, as well as critical case management, to prevent further crises from occurring. The CIT Specialist works to assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional or substance abuse problems. The activities for this position are performed primarily in response to dispatched assignments that arise from needs identified in telephone calls to the Warmline and Operations Center (OPS) of the Crisis Response System, from police briefings or from the Mobile Crisis Team. CIT services to clients include crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, crisis prevention and incident diffusion, and client education. Complete Emergency Petitions as necessary. Additionally, this position ensures that the police member of the CIT partnership is properly trained and ready to provide immediate response to crisis situations. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Provides crisis interventions to clients experiencing serious mental or behavioral distress to deescalate situations Works effectively as a collaborating member of the care team, including case debriefing with partner Follows established routines and procedures for daily client follow-up Interviews clients, reviews records, conducts assessments, or confers with community providers to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients Collaborates with community providers to plan or coordinate treatment Refers clients to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental illness or substance abuse, following through to ensure service efficacy Collaborates and obtains appropriate authorizations for use of crisis beds or other critical service needs Completes Emergency Petitions as necessary Educates clients about mental health, substance abuse and available community resources Monitors, evaluates, records and provides follow-up on client progress with respect to Agency mission and treatment goals Assists clients in adhering to treatment plans, by scheduling appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments or providing additional support, as needed Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications & Abilities: Masters (minimum) in Social Work, Psychology or related field Clinical independent license required - LCSW-C or LCPC Minimum two (2) years related experience Extensive knowledge of public and private mental health providers and community resources Knowledge of acute medical, psychiatric and substance use symptoms, diagnoses and treatments Strong assessment (risk, suicidal, crisis intervention and diagnostic) and counseling skills Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with clients and others Excellent interpersonal skills required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Full-Time Day Shift (9:00a – 5:00p or 10:00a – 6:00p) Salary Scale - $88,311 - $101,308. Salary is commensurate with education, credentials and experience. Benefits: accrued vacation and sick leave 403b plan with employer contributions 12 paid holidays per year health, vision, dental and prescription benefits long term disability and AD & D insurance reimbursement for licensure continuing education assistance free parking This position requires working extended hours when necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vance Airscoop