24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Specialist

Ozark Center; United States; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ozark Center is seeking a Crisis Specialist to join the Crisis Intervention Team, providing crisis intervention and resolution twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week, and coordinating with a 24-hour emergency hotline for prompt response.

The role involves crisis assessment, trauma-informed care, and working with patients affected by behavioral health issues, including addiction and mental health, in a warm, empathic environment that supports dual recovery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field (QMHP criteria)
• Completed practicum or 1 year in behavioral health
• Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as outlined by Missouri Dept. of Mental Health
• Bachelor’s in human services with 1 year behavioral health or social services experience
• High school diploma with four years of higher education/qualifying experience in behavioral health

Responsabilités

• Provide direct clinical crisis intervention and management during emergencies
• Ensure crisis intervention principles are followed (accessibility, present focus, reduction of stress)
• Engage in advocacy, supportive guidance and identification of adaptive responses
• Evaluate Ozark Center patients by phone when case managers are unavailable
• Provide phone consultations for all emergency room referrals
• Stay informed on involuntary detention laws and consult with area coordinators
• Report to Crisis Services Supervisor and work under senior Crisis Services leadership
• Cross-train for other Crisis Services roles

Connaissances

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

Communication

Formation

Master's in Behavioral Health

QMHP Eligible

Bachelors in Human Services

High School Diploma + 4 years higher education/experience

Description du poste

Ozark Center is seeking a Crisis Specialist to join the Crisis Intervention Team, providing crisis intervention and resolution twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week, and coordinating with a 24-hour emergency hotline for prompt response.

The role involves crisis assessment, trauma-informed care, and working with patients affected by behavioral health issues, including addiction and mental health, in a warm, empathic environment that supports dual recovery.