Crisis Interventionist

Cascade Community Healthcare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Paid time off and holidays

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Cascade Community Healthcare in the Washington, DC area seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide face-to-face and phone crisis intervention, stabilization, and resolution for individuals or families in acute distress at home or in the community.

The role requires knowledge of local resources, coordination with the crisis team, and documentation of follow-up actions. Swing shifts available; competitive pay with comprehensive benefits including PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year of education or one year experience in mental health or related field.
• WA State Department of Health Credential required (Registered-AAC or Certified AAC).
• Must pass WA State Patrol background check.
• National background check may be required if not lived in WA the last 3 years.
• Must communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face and phone crisis intervention, stabilization and resolution for individuals or families in acute distress.
• Provide services to individuals with acute symptoms of mental illness at risk of harm to self or others for appropriate referral.
• Maintain knowledge of Lewis County resources to refer individuals/families to resources that resolve crisis.
• Coordinate follow-up actions with the crisis team.
• Assist in facilitation of voluntary hospitalization and coordinate involuntary placement as needed.
• Provide liaison with law enforcement, schools, health personnel and other agencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clear communication

Professionalism

Driver's license

Education

WA DOH Credential: Registered-AAC or Certified AAC

Tools

Data entry systems

Job description

ABOUT CASCADE:

"Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect"

Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE:

• Must have a minimum of one year of education or one year experience in mental health or related field.
• Washington State Department of Health Credential required (Registered-AAC or Certified AAC).
• Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check.
• A national background check may be required if have not lived in WA State consecutively the last three years.
• Must be able to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Must be able to enter information into computer network system.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle, including during inclement weather.
• Must maintain current home telephone and address on file with the human resources office.
• Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures handicapped accessibility or lack thereof.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Responsible for face to face and phone crisis intervention, stabilization and resolution services for individuals or families experiencing acute emotional distress or loss of behavioral control, at the individual’s location at home or in the community.

Responsible for providing services to individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness which present risk of harm to self or others for the purpose of appropriate referral to the DCR.

Maintain knowledge of Lewis County community resources in order to refer individuals and/or families to resources that may resolve crisis.

Communicate follow up actions needed with on-coming crisis team.

Provide follow-up contact to individuals, families and agencies involved in crisis stabilization and resolution responses.

Assist in facilitation of voluntary hospitalization for clinically appropriate individuals and coordinate with DCR to carry out involuntary placement as a collateral provider.

Provides consultation, education and liaison with law enforcement, school, health personnel and other appropriate collateral agencies and groups.

Maintain knowledge of Lewis County community resources in order to refer individuals and/or families to resources that may resolve crisis.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

Swing Shift: Saturday - Tuesday, 12:00pm - 10:00pm

PAY SCALE:

Non-degreed: $20.50 - $24.99AA Degree: $22.04 - $26.87Bachelors Degree: $24.09 - $29.37

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Meaningful work. The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count.
Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and Personal Holiday are available after 90-days of employment.
Company Paid Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, EAP, Life insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Supplemental Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), subject to plan terms. Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following date of hire. (0.5FTE not eligible for Medical, eligible for all other benefits).
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Pet insurance, subject to plan terms.
Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required.
Cascade reimburses the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.).