Mental Health Worker - Crisis Stabilization Unit
Mental Health Worker - Crisis Stabilization Unit
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Great Bachelor level opportunity exists as a Mental Health Worker in our Community Crisis Stabilization Unit in Quincy. Join our professional team to provide specialized care to consumers in a 24-hour crisis stabilization setting.
The Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Unit: an integral part of the Aspire Health Alliances Emergency Services team provides a staff-secure safe and structured crisis stabilization and treatment services in a community-based program that serves as a medically necessary less restrictive and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The unit offers individuals access to our newly renovated 8 on-site beds during times of crisis where the length of stay is generally three to five days but is flexible to meet individual needs.
Responsibilities include facilitating individual treatment planning; participating in recreational therapeutic and coping activities; encouraging consumer health through proper diet and activities of daily living; and maintaining a secure safe setting.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Requirements:
- Minimum High School education required; Bachelors in Psychology or related field is strongly preferred
- Previous experience working with individuals with mental health issues
- Prior experience working in an acute mental health setting is preferred
- Ability to work with individuals needing intensive support and supervision
- Ability to remain calm and use good judgment in crisis situations
- Good communications skills
- Valid drivers license and a safe driving record
- Access to a personal vehicle for outreach and client transportation
Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity equity and inclusion. We celebrate support and promote diversity of thought culture and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity we base all employment decisions on each individuals capabilities and qualifications without regard to race color religious creed national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability veteran status genetics or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.
Employment Type
Full-Time
