Crisis Specialist CCBHC

Centerstone; Bloomington, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a qualified professional to provide crisis response and assessment across in-person, phone, and telehealth formats. You will work to deescalate crises, assess risk, and link clients to appropriate services while documenting care and coordinating with teams.

Strong communication and knowledge of crisis resources are essential. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience in crisis work or social services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Experience in substance use, recovery, crisis work, social work, or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response and assessment face-to-face, by phone, and via telehealth.
• Make thorough risk assessments for self-harm or harm to others.
• Document follow-up needs and ensure timely data entry.
• Deescalate crises and arrange appropriate referrals for least restrictive treatment.
• Maintain professional interactions with Centerstone and external partners.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and online trainings as required.
• Create cooperative atmosphere with departments, agencies, clients and the public.
• Provide coverage beyond scheduled hours as needed by the crisis service supervisor.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Crisis intervention

Knowledge of Centerstone programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for providing face to face, phone, and telehealth crisis response and assessment services to those individuals who are experiencing any mental health crisis. Provides support and linkage to other area resources with follow up services to individuals in crisis and their families. Represents Centerstone in a professional manner when interacting with external entities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide coverage of crisis service beyond scheduled work hour/shifts and as assigned by crisis service supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of all contacts and enter all data in a timely manner.
• Client’s follow-up needs are documented for Team follow-up.
• Deescalates crisis situations as needed.
• Thorough assessment of risk of harm to self or others is clearly documented and plan to assure safety is thorough and feasible.
• Make appropriate referrals for least restrictive treatment possible to ensure psychiatric needs are being met as evidenced by documentation.
• Clinician makes every effort to respond to calls promptly.
• Creates an atmosphere of cooperation with Centerstone departments, community agencies, mental health consumers, and the public at large.
• Attend all team meetings, clinical supervision and completes online trainings as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the utilization of Centerstone programs and other community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor's degree required. Experience equivalency may be considered in place of education. Experience Two years of related work or related college experience regarding substance use, recovery, crisis work, social work, or social services field preferred.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $18.20--$25.50

Below are just some of the great benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.