Crisis Response Practitioner

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center • Red Wing, MN

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About The Position

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) is a trusted leader in providing exceptional, person-centered behavioral health services to our communities. Founded in 1965 by a dedicated group of community members and government officials from Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties, we have since expanded our services across Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue, and Fillmore counties. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where team members and clients feel valued and respected. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to providing high-quality behavioral health services. To provide crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization services for mental health and substance use crises.

Requirements

• Must meet minimum qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes
• Must have experience with working with individuals that have had significantly reduced levels of functioning in primary activities of daily living.
• Must possess a high level of human relation skills and aptitude for effective decision making.
• Must possess good planning, organization, and communication skills (oral and written) as well as problem solving skills.
• Must be able to handle difficult and stressful situations in a competent manner.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for being on call for day time hours as needed
• Respond to on-call crisis calls and assess the situation for further follow-up
• Provide support and utilize active listening skills
• Stay with individuals in a crisis bed setting or in their homes
• Develop plans with individuals to assist them in restoring his/her prior functioning level following a crisis
• Attend monthly On-Call Crisis Team meetings
• Must be flexible with day time work hours
• Complete the On-Call Crisis Training.
• Possess a vehicle, valid driver license, and valid auto insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed