Crisis Intervention Specialist - Caldwell / Dearborn

Job Description

Job Description

For 50 years, Terry Reilly Health Services has been dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare to the Treasure Valley. Our behavioral health clinics offer specialized services in general mental health and trauma counseling. We take a holistic approach to care by integrating behavioral health services with medical and dental services. This collaborative model allows for seamless communication between providers, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Company Benefits

• 403B
• 401a Retirement plan with no match required - subject to eligibility requirements
• Affordable medical insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous time off with pay package
• 9.5 paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and provides crisis intervention services on a continuum to include intervention, prevention, and postvention efforts. Candidate will provide de-escalation, stabilization, and referrals to higher levels of care to individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis across Terry Reilly clinics. This position may travel across clinics based on patient need.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Successful clearance of Department of Health and Welfare criminal background check.
2. Bachelor's Degree (psychology, social work, counseling, or related field) with existing credentialing from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or an equivalent Crisis Intervention certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
3. 2 years working in a triage or crisis unit capacity with experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention/intervention/postvention.
4. Experience collaborating with disenfranchised patient populations, including psychiatric and substance use populations.
5. Critical thinking and effective decision making for managing high-acuity crisis requests and decision-making skills that facilitate safety and crisis resolution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's Degree (psychology, social work, counseling, or related field) and active Crisis Intervention certification
2. Behavioral Health professional or Licensed Clinician (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LMSW, LCSW, QP)
3. Experience in crisis call centers, or community crisis centers, or mobile crisis units
4. Peer Support Specialist certification, or a Certified Recovery Coach
5. Trained in Applied Suicide Skills Training (ASSIST) or Safe Talk
6. Bilingual in Spanish and English
7. Experience working in a medical setting, community health setting, or as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Knowledge of computer and email systems, as well as EHR.
9. Knowledge of community resources, including those for the migrant and farm worker populations.
10. Knowledge of Patient Assistance/Medication Assistance Programs.
11. Familiarity with State of Idaho Health & Welfare Mental Health system.

Terry Reilly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.