Crisis Intervention Specialist CBHC

Riverside Community Care

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Crisis Intervention Specialist

Riverside is seeking a passionate Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) to join ourCommunity Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) team! This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated behavioral health professionals!

The Crisis Intervention Specialistis responsible forproviding advanced skills in trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation monitoring of the safety and security of the facility and coordinating response to urgent and emergency situations. The CIS provides a therapeutic calming recovery-based and pro-active presence in program. The CIS will assist leadership with safety drills safety protocols facility-related initiatives may perform other person-served related support as interest and experience allows.

Note: CBHC regulations require security positions 24/7 this role is a therapeutic engaging presence and not a typical security guard role.

The Crisis Intervention Specialist may perform other person-served related support as interest and experience allows including but not limited to:

• Modeling and teaching skills for development of positive relationships and negotiation of conflict
• Providing a calming presence in and around the facility supporting families and youth in conflict or crisis while onsite while monitoring the safety of persons served employees and the facility
• Assisting CBHC leadership in ensuring that safety drills (e.g. fire medical behavioral health) are held and documented as per regulation and that required fire protection and suppression equipment is present and in good working order and also ensuring the maintenance of program sites to minimize fire hazards
• Taking lead in ensuring maintenance and cleanliness of physical plant is adequate and reports to Senior Director and/or facilities are aware of any concerns.
• Responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies (e.g. opioid overdose or psychiatric symptom escalation) utilizing medical code protocols such as calling a code administering naloxone and administering CPR/first aid
• Assisting with transportation to/from CBHC and the CCS site using agency or personal vehicle

Pay Rate: $25.46/hourly plus differentials for evenings nights and weekends!

Schedule: Part Time 32 hours with the following schedule:

• Tuesdays 4pm to 12am - additional $1/hourly
• Wednesdays 4pm to 12am - additional $1/hourly
• Fridays 4pm to 12am -additional $1/hourly
• Saturdays 4pm to 12am - additional $3/hourly

Why Youll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in peoples lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare numerous professional development opportunities and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer!

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• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Basic computer fluency required. Minimum of three years proven experience using Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Valid Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle required

• High School Diploma or GED required. BA degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct care or similar role in a behavioral health and/or medical setting required
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and de-escalation skills required