Mobile Crisis Responder - 2nd & 3rd shift

NorthKey Community Care; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days first year

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Student loan forgiveness (PSLF)

In-service training

Job summary

NorthKey Community Care seeks Mobile Crisis Responders to provide in-person crisis response within the Northern Kentucky region. The role is on-site at Covington, KY, with travel to nearby communities. The team-based position covers 2nd and 3rd shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Salary range is $17.40–$18.40 per hour, with potential for up to 12% annual contingency bonus. Generous PTO, health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PSLF eligibility, and in-service training are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field preferred or a Peer Support Certification preferred.
• High School Diploma and at least one year of experience with individuals with mental health diagnoses may substitute for a degree or certification.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the behavioral health field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Respond in person as part of a team to crisis situations in homes, schools, hospitals, and other locations.
• De-escalate crises and develop safety plans with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist individuals in care planning, including hospitalization or outpatient resources.
• Address functional challenges and identify gaps in care to prevent deterioration.
• Provide client education to promote improved functioning and skills.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Peer Support Certification

Excellent communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health field

Peer Support Certification

Tools

N/A

Job description

NorthKey Community Care is seeking multiple full-time and part-timeMobile Crisis Respondersto provide in-person community crisis response as part of a team to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises in the Northern Kentucky community. The position will be based in NorthKey's Covington, Kentucky, office, but will involve traveling throughout the Northern Kentucky region to respond to crises.We are hiring for 2nd (4:30 pm to 1 am) and 3rd (12:30 am to 9:00 am) shifts, full-time. All of these positions WILL require weekend shifts and holiday rotation. This position is on-site at 502 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011.We accept both Full-time AND Part-time applicants.

• Salary: $17.40 - $18.40 per hour (First shift - $17.40, Second/Third shift - $18.40)
• Potential for up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Strong team and family-oriented work environment
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (16 days your first year, including your Birthday)
• Individual and family health insurance and other insurance plans offered
• 401(k) with employer match
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• In-service training

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field is preferred, or a Peer Support Certification is preferred.
• High School Diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses may substitute for a bachelor’s degree or Peer Support certification.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the behavioral health field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, have a personal vehicle, and the ability to drive a vehicle.

JOB DUTIES

• Respond in person as part of a team to community settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, and other locations, to individuals who are experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to de-escalate crises and develop effective safety plans.
• Assist individuals in developing a plan for care, including arranging hospitalization or outpatient resources as indicated.
• Effectively address the functional challenges of individuals served.
• Identify and address risks and current or potential gaps in care to prevent unnecessary deterioration that could result in hospitalizations, emergency room visits, or loss of independence in vocational, academic, and/or social functioning.
• Provide education to clients to promote improved functioning and skills development.
• Coordinate transportation for clients to appointments, which connect them to community resources and services.
• Collaborate with other members of the care team involved in the client’s case.
• Collaborate with community providers, including law enforcement and hospital staff, to establish an appropriate community response to identified individuals.
• Educate clients and/or families and significant others on resources to assist with identified needs.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality.
• Complete initial and/or annual, and other mandatory training as assigned related to crises.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region.Come join the NorthKey team to help Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities services!