Crisis Intervention Specialist - Care Response Team
About The Position
As part of the Care Response Team, the Crisis Intervention Specialist will provide screening, crisis intervention and crisis assessment services to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis following a call to 911 or 988. The Crisis Intervention Specialist will respond in the community with a Peer Support Specialist and be responsible for providing brief mental health and/or alcohol and other drug screenings, crisis intervention, and appropriate recommendations for care and linkage to services to a diverse population of clients. Services will be provided in a community-based environment.
Requirements
- Must have either LSW, LISW, LPC or LPCC.
- Three years’ experience with SMD population.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SUD a plus.
Responsibilities
- Completes initial screenings/assessments for mental health and alcohol or other drug with individuals in a behavioral health crisis and have reached out for help by calling 911 or 988.
- Along with a Peer Support Specialist, complete community-based assessments with individuals in crisis and facilitate linkage to appropriate services.
- Provide follow-up services to those previously assessed to assure linkage to on-going providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
