Crisis Specialist-Athens

Andrews Center; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Center is seeking a qualified crisis specialist to operate within the Crisis Services Unit. The role focuses on face-to-face or teleservices crisis assessments, crisis intervention, and referral activities for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and counseling staff to coordinate care and ensure seamless referrals to center and community services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human service field required.
• Experience in crisis services or mental health settings preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and counseling staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face or teleservices crisis assessments and referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention and symptom management.
• Perform commitment evaluations as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to Andrews Center services and community agencies.
• Support public relations with agencies referring clients for services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Face-to-face communication

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Must have a Bachelors degree in the human service field.

Will work in the Crisis Services Unit as the in-house crisis specialist. Will be responsible for face-to-face (or via teleservices) crisis assessments and referral services for individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Duties shall include initial contact and assessment activities, crisis intervention and symptom management techniques, commitment evaluations, and referral and admission services. Will work closely with psychiatrist, nurses and counseling staff. Will make appropriate referrals to Andrews Center services as well as to other community agencies. Will assist with maintaining good public relations with agencies accepting and referring individuals for mental health services.