Mobile Crisis Specialist

Job Overview: Mobile Crisis services are provided in the community to persons experiencing a mental health crisis. Service includes crisis intervention, assessment, counseling, resolution, referral and follow-up.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Be on-call and available for dispatch during hours of operation as directed by supervisor.
• Provide mental health crisis intervention services to persons or agencies requesting service.
• Develop andmaintaincollaborative productive relationships with assigned departments in all policejurisdictionsof McKean County.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with county emergency services and have an understanding of forensic protocols and processes.
• Participate in hospital discharge planning. Track Mental Health hospital admissions/discharges. Facilitate “warm handoff’ or smooth transition for individuals moving from inpatient to outpatient treatment.
• Develop a complete and thorough understanding of Pennsylvania’s Mental Health Procedures Act andassistwith both voluntary and involuntary hospitalization of individuals in crisis.
• Work closely with the Assertive Community Treatment program to assure crisis planning with the individuals being servedin accordance withthe priorities and goals of the ACT team
• Develop a complete and thorough understanding of support services and agencies within McKean County. Follow up with consumers inestablishingcontact and support from these services.
• Provide periodic crisis related training to staff at the Guidance Center and other agencies in the community.
• Participate in Base Service Unit meetings asappropriateand other collaborative meetings for the purpose of furthering the wellbeing of consumers.
• Periodically provide walk-in services, when these services are otherwise unavailable, to individuals seeking immediate assistance.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, education, or related field.

Full Time Benefits:

• Paid Time Off – PTO (over6 weeksper year)
• Two (2) Floating Wellness Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan (with 200% employer match contribution)
• Affordable Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Dental Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Life Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (up to $300 annually)
  * for qualifying positions*

Treatment

$40,000 a year (negotiable based on experience)