Job description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Crisis Response Specialist functions as a member of the Crisis Response Team and is responsible for responding to al Swope Health Services behavioral health crisis calls related, but not limited to; suicidalideation, homicidal ideation, situational crises and activities of daily living supports not otherwise covered by existing services offered though Outpatient Behavioral Health Department.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Responds to behavioral health crisis calls/needs, within Swope Health facilities and within the community.
- Provides intervention and assistance to help the client deal with the immediate crisis and prevent hospitalization, when feasible.
- Facilitates hospitalization of clients when such action is determined to be necessary and as agreed to with the supervisor.
- Serves as an internal Suicide Prevention Team member.
- Completes all clinical documentation required to develop ACI and other necessary reports. This includes completing all crisis notes within 48 hours of intervention.
- Must demonstrate a working knowledge of Crisis Intervention strategies, as determined through annual evaluation of competencies
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Social Work or Master's Degree in Psychology or related field.
- One year experience in the Behavioral Health field.
- License eligible in Missouri preferred.
- Must demonstrate working knowledge of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition DSM-V.
- Must complete Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) On-Call Orientation within 60 days of employment.
**Sign on Bonus** $2000 for candidates who are selected to be paid in two increments-$1000 at hire and $1000 after90 days of employment (applies to external applicants only)
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