Crisis Care Specialist - Mental Health

South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, Inc.; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Earned Time Off

Licensure Supervision for LPC/LICSW

Paid CEUs and Licensure Fees

Job summary

South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker for our Crisis Unit in Brantley, AL. This non-exempt, night/weekend position provides crisis stabilization and short-term observation for adults in an acute setting.

You will work within a CC BCHC model, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, recovery planning, and timely interventions in a structured environment. MAC certification will be pursued after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic environment.
• Strong observation, assessment, communication, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary crisis team.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and support for individuals in temporary observation and crisis stabilization.
• Monitor and document behavior, mood, safety concerns, and clinical observations in real time.
• Respond to crises using approved de-escalation and crisis response techniques.
• Implement MCS interventions to maintain safety for consumers and staff.
• Assist with intake, orientation, admission, transition, and discharge within the CC BCHC crisis care continuum.
• Support activities of daily living and stabilization needs during crisis intervention services.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, therapeutic crisis care environment.
• Assist with medications and delegated nursing tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support stabilization and continuity of care.
• Maintain confidential documentation per agency standards and CC BCHC guidelines.
• Work with adults in acute behavioral health crises in a secure setting.

Skills

Observation skills

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker for our Crisis Unit in Brantley, AL. This non-exempt, night/weekend position provides crisis stabilization and short-term observation for adults in an acute setting.

You will work within a CC BCHC model, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, recovery planning, and timely interventions in a structured environment. MAC certification will be pursued after hire.