Crisis Support Worker

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Town of Friendship (WI); In loco; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Mental Health Crisis Worker to provide rapid, compassionate responses during mental health emergencies, prioritizing safety and stabilization.

You will conduct risk assessments, de-escalate crises, develop short-term safety plans in home, community, and clinic settings, and coordinate care with behavioral health providers, hospitals, law enforcement, and community resources; thorough documentation is essential.

Competenze

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to assess risk and ensure safety.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination across partners.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation.
• Compassionate, mission-driven approach to crisis response.

Mansioni

• Conduct risk and safety assessments during mental health crises.
• De-escalate acute situations and support stabilization.
• Develop short-term safety and stabilization plans in home, community, and clinic settings.
• Coordinate care with behavioral health providers, hospitals, law enforcement, and community resources.
• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation.
• Support clients in accessing ongoing services for recovery and support.

Conoscenze

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed care

Effective communication

Documentation

Compassionate approach

Descrizione del lavoro

Mental Health Crisis Worker provides rapid, compassionate response to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

Key Duties

• Conduct risk and safety assessments during mental health crises.
• De-escalate acute situations and support stabilization.
• Develop short-term safety and stabilization plans in home, community, and clinic settings.
• Coordinate care with behavioral health providers, hospitals, law enforcement, and community resources.
• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation.
• Support clients in accessing ongoing services for recovery and support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to assess risk and ensure safety effectively.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple partners.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and follow-through.
• Compassionate, mission-driven approach to serving individuals in crisis.