Crisis Engagement Specialist

Overview Provides supportive services during mobile crisis response and crisis intervention services to clients, families, community partners and referral sources. Supports clients, their families, community partners and crisis clinician during crisis assessments, crisis stabilization, and crisis intervention in a community setting, by telephone, and video to recipients in crisis. Facilitates appropriate linkage and referral to ongoing services. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist in crisis assessments of individuals at the emergency department of a local community hospital, local police department, school, jail, or other community-based sites, and facilitate appropriate linkage and referral to ongoing services. Assist in emergency mental health consultations with physicians, law enforcement officials, school officials, and other community and/or state agency representatives in an effort to resolve mental health crisis regarding residents in our service area. Assist with pre-screenings for both the state operated hospital and private psychiatric hospitals to determine the need for either voluntary or involuntary psychiatric hospital admissions. Assist service recipients in making safety and discharge plans. Provide follow-up services as assigned. Assist management when assigned by mentoring and working alongside new staff and/or interns to model and provide instruction on emergency processes, protocols, and services. Attend staff meetings, clinical staffing’s, and other internal meetings as assigned. Participate in committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Knowledge of community resources. Skill in customer service techniques. Skill in developing problem solving strategies. Knowledge of the criminal justice system as it affects adolescents. Qualifications Education: Associate’s Degree and two years of relevant experience with persons with mental health or substance use diagnosis and lived experience, or five years of such experience. Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field preferred. Experience: One to five years of relevant experience. Certifications/Licensure: CRSS credential required within 18 months of hire; valid driver’s license and safe driving history required. Physical Requirements Standing – 20% Sitting – 80% Squatting – Occasional Kneeling – Occasional Bending – Occasional Driving – 20% Lifting – Occasional Employment Information Type: Full time Pay Range: $16.50–$23.10 Benefits Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403(b) retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Statement Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centerstone