Mobile Crisis Responder

Apploi; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible schedule

Ability to work remotely

Job summary

Elevate is seeking Mobile Response Team members to respond to community mental health crises in Iowa. You will work on-call, often in pairs or with law enforcement, and travel to client sites within one hour.

The role requires diverse backgrounds and flexible hours, with a competitive wage of $18.54 per hour and benefits, including potential remote work. Applicants may come from clinical, law enforcement, EMT, or peer support backgrounds, and must meet the listed qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1.
• Bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in a human services field and 1 year of behavioral/mental health experience.
• Law enforcement officer with 2+ years of experience in the field.
• EMT with 2+ years of experience in the EMT field.
• Peer support specialist with 1+ year of experience in behavioral/mental health services.
• Family support peer specialist with 1+ year of experience in behavioral/mental health services.
• Registered nurse with 1+ year of experience in behavioral or mental health services.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services-related field, associate’s degree, or high school diploma with 2 years in behavioral/mental health and 30 hours crisis/mental health in-service training.
• Dependable transportation; valid driver’s license with driving record if transporting; working telephone/dispatch; flexible schedule including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Function as an effective team member and represent Elevate in a professional manner, complete related data entry, paperwork, and notify Elevate after call is completed.
• Be accessible by telephone and prepared to respond to calls during all scheduled shifts, arrive at any client location within one hour of being called, coordinate arrival with co-worker for two-person response, and develop professional relationships with mental health practitioners, law enforcement, school personnel, hospital staff and others.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Team Coordination

Client Support

Transportation

Education

Mental health professional (Iowa Code 228.1)

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Law enforcement officer (2+ years)

EMT (2+ years)

Peer support specialist (1+ year)

Family support peer specialist (1+ year)

Registered nurse (1+ year in behavioral/mental health)

Bachelor’s in non-human services + 2 years in behavioral/mental health + 30 hours crisis training

Job description

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want.

Position Summary:

Mobile Response Team members are paid to be on call at all times. If called to a mental health crisis in the community, they will respond in pairs or with law enforcement. No two days are ever the same, but as the mobile Crisis Response team Member, you will:

• Function as an effective team member and represent Elevate in a professional manner, complete related data entry, paperwork, and notify Elevate after call is completed
• Be accessible by telephone and prepared to respond to calls during all scheduled shifts, arrive at any client location within one hour of being called, coordinating arrival with co-worker in any situation requiring a two-person response and develop and maintain working relationships with other mental health practitioners, case managers, law enforcement officers, school personnel, hospital personnel, and other interested parties

Shift: Available 7:00am-7:00pm about 20-29 hours

Job Responsibilities:

One of the following educations and/or training qualifications must be met:

• A mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1
• A bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours or equivalent in a human services field (including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, nursing, education) and a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A law enforcement officer with a minimum of two years of experience in the law enforcement officer’s field
• An emergency medical technician (EMT) with a minimum of two years of experience in the EMT’s field
• A peer support specialist with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A family support peer specialist with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A registered nurse with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A bachelor’s degree in a non-human services-related field, associate’s degree, or high school diploma (or equivalency) with a minimum of two years of experience in behavioral or mental health services, and 30 hours of crisis and mental health in-service training (in addition to the required 30 hours of department-approved training
• Dependable transportation
• Possess a valid driver’s license and provide a certified driving record if transporting clients or coworkers
• Working telephone or means to accept dispatch calls
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Benefits

• Competitive salary at $18.54 an hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Vacation plan
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to work remotely

Qualifications

• Crisis Intervention with experience in suicide intervention, and postvention
• Must be available from 7am-7pm
• Current valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of community resources
• Experience assisting people with addiction, relationship difficulties, depression, stress, extreme poverty, mental illness, parenting etc.

ELEVATE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.