Crisis Support Specialist
Crisis Support Specialist
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The Crisis Support Specialist plays a vital role in providing support to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. In addition to assisting patients in learning and developing new skills for improved functioning and independence the Crisis Support Specialist focuses on crisis intervention ensuring clients are connected with healthcare providers participating in medical appointments and facilitating a smooth transition towards their goals. This position will help launch our mobile crisis team and will travel to and from Huntington County. This position will work 3 12hour shifts.
Highlighted Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The following tasks are the primary duties and responsibilities of an employee in this position. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform related tasks not listed here:
- Provide immediate support during mental health and/or substance use crises utilizing crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborate with patients to develop crisis management plans and coping strategies.
- Engage in deescalation strategies to promote a safe and supportive environment.
- Assist patients in learning and developing new skills to enhance their functioning and independence.
- Tailor skillbuilding activities to address individualized needs and goals.
- Foster the development of natural support systems for ongoing client support.
- Ensure clients are linked with other needed healthcare providers and coordinate their care.
- Participate in medical appointments with the organizations medical staff to provide additional support and advocacy.
- Work effectively as a team member collaborating with professionals from various disciplines to provide comprehensive care and support.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to integrate healthcare goals into overall patient care plans.
- Work closely with patients to identify and address the goals that are important to them and/or their referral source.
- Monitor and track patient progress toward established goals through regular assessments.
- Collaborate with the patient and the care team to adjust goals as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have valid drivers license and reliable vehicle.
- Must meet this educational requirements:
- Associates degree
Starting pay $18 $22 an hour
>As a StateOftheArt Healthcare Organization and a Federal Contractor Agency we require allindividuals who join Team Bowen to receive a flu shot and TB test to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. There are options for exemption applications but approval is not always guaranteed.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
