Crisis Intervention Specialist — Community Health

AltaPointe Health; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Alabama seeks clinicians for crisis intervention and community-based psychiatric services. The role emphasizes rapid crisis assessment, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and maintaining detailed documentation in Avatar EHR.

Experience in crisis settings is welcomed, with training available to support growth within AltaPointe's service continuum. Responsibilities include engaging with consumers and families, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health discipline, or RN/LPN with 2+ years' experience in psychiatric/crisis settings.
• Knowledge of adult psychiatric disorders and addiction referral basics.
• Ability to de-escalate crises and deliver individual, group, and family services as outlined in treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Responds to crisis calls in a timely manner.
• Leads crisis team initiation and service implementation.
• Conducts face-to-face visits when calls come into Access To Care or Outreach Liaison.
• Provides community-based services, including home visits when needed.
• Assesses crisis levels and determines necessary response.
• Collaborates with treatment teams to facilitate consumer placement.
• Documents services per AltaPointe policy and uses Avatar EHR appropriately.
• Maintains accurate case disposition, goals, and follow-up steps.
• Manages caseload to align with AltaPointe productivity standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Community outreach

Education

Master's degree in mental health

RN (Registered Nurse)

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Alabama seeks clinicians for crisis intervention and community-based psychiatric services. The role emphasizes rapid crisis assessment, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and maintaining detailed documentation in Avatar EHR.

Experience in crisis settings is welcomed, with training available to support growth within AltaPointe's service continuum. Responsibilities include engaging with consumers and families, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and coordinating