Crisis Support Specialist

Overview

Description Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers?

Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff! With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development. We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs.

Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Team building
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Time
• Parental Leave
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Company funded Health Savings Account
• Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Added Value Benefits including:
• Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
• Accident Plans for Employee and Family
• Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Plan
• Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
• Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Access to Personal Financial Advisor
• Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• License and Certification Reimbursement
• License Testing Fee Reimbursement
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• On-Site Pharmacy
• Casual Dress Code
• Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends
• Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking

Pay Range
: $17.31 - 23.31 per hour

Placement on the pay scale is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Shifts available
: 6 pm - 4 am

In two person teams, the Crisis Support Specialist responds with a licensed Clinician to crisis scenes in the community. This position gathers collateral data at the scene. The worker can also provide transportation for clients to/from community sites. All job functions are performed under the supervision of the Crisis Services Manager.

• In collaboration with the Crisis Clinician, gathers collateral data at the scene to help resolve crisis within the community.
• Accompanies clinician health officers in pre-hospital screening with clients in the community.
• Works with client’s primary psychiatrist, case manager and/or counselor.
• Manages the care of clients in consultation with the Crisis Clinician, Team Leader, client’s primary case manager, counselor and doctor. Makes phone calls and coordinates services.
• Provides one-on-one assistance to clients and significant others or families, monitors behavior and mental status of clients at the crisis scene, and documents appropriate services in client charts.
• Answers the Hotline, gathers collateral information and provides information and referrals to community services.
• Transports clients to and from community sites as needed.
• Works flexibly with other team members.
• Attends agency and unit meetings, completes reports (e.g. contact sheets, shift reports, crisis alerts, etc.), and performing all necessary chart and telephone documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensures competence and annual certification in CPR and First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.
• Utilizes respectful, trauma-informed language in all aspects of the job.
• Collaborates with treatment team to support techniques that are client-first and include trust and respect
• Promotes and support Trauma Informed Care implementation and initiatives within the organization
• Uses the Trauma Informed Care approach to work…