Mobile Crisis Responder

E3applicants; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Air Ambulance Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with Employer Match

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Okanogan Behavioral Health Care is seeking a Mobile Crisis Responder to provide direct behavioral health interventions in crisis situations and to work as part of a mobile crisis team alongside designated crisis responders and law enforcement.

You will refer clients to resources, support stabilization, and help enroll in behavioral health and SUD services as indicated. The role demands excellent communication, computer skills, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year education or experience in a mental health or related field.
• Must have a current, unrestricted Washington State driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency with computers, and a high degree of ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct behavioral health interventions to community members in distress/crisis situations.
• Provides follow up support and stabilization including behavioral health and SUD enrollment when indicated.
• Works closely and interactively with Designated Crisis Responders and Mental Health Professionals.
• Refers clients to community resources and other organizations as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

1 year education/experience in mental health or related field

Job description

Okanogan Behavioral Health Care has crisis services aimed at helping individuals and families in their community. Our goal is to provide service and support where they're most needed. Ideal candidates for the Mobile Crisis Responder position will have strong character and lived experience that help them understand the needs of others. One must be able to provide stability and support in difficult and crisis situations. Our mobile team members work closely with law enforcement and other critical services. One must be dedicated to serving individuals who are in immediate need of help and support. Our crisis responders must be able to work in a fast-paced situation and work in a team of professionals including designated crisis responders, law enforcement and emergency room professionals. Qualified applicants will receive training and support and will always be working as a mobile team in the crisis department at Okanogan Behavioral Health Care.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct behavioral health interventions to community members in distress/crisis situations;
• Provides follow up support and stabilization support including behavioral health and SUD enrollment when indicated;
• Works closely and interactively with Designated Crisis Responders and Mental Health Professionals;
• Refers clients to community resources and other organizations as necessary;

Minimum requirements: Must have a minimum of one year education or experience in a mental health or related field. Must have a current, unrestricted Washington State driver's license.

Employee benefits Include:

• 100% Paid Medical and Dental Insurance Premium
• 100% Paid Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage Premium
• Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holiday
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• $50,000 Employer Provided Life Insurance

Starting Salary: $29.47-$30.06 per hour DOE. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be proficient with computers and possess a high degree of ethics and integrity.