Relief Crisis Intervention Specialist

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement match (403b)

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is hiring Relief Crisis Intervention Specialists for the Mobile Crisis Response Program in Portland, ME. This per diem role provides crisis assessment, immediate intervention, and stabilization in the field or by Crisis Telephone Response, with a focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Applicants should have an Associate’s Degree with related experience; MHRT/CSP certification or ability to obtain within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and two years of relevant experience required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields.
• MHRT/CSP certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment and immediate intervention.
• Coordinate with individuals, families and supports for crisis stabilization.
• Advocate for needed mental health and related services.
• Maintain communication within crisis services and partner agencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Driving

Technical literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree (Education, Psychology, Human Development, Social Sciences, Health/Human Services, Social Work, or Law Enforcement)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Per Diem

The Opportunity Alliance is hiring Relief Crisis Intervention Specialists to join our Mobile Crisis Response Program.

The Relief Crisis Intervention Specialist is a professional social work position for Cumberland County Crisis Response program (CCCR). This person provides direct service and immediate intervention as identified and appropriate to the provision of crisis intervention and stabilization services; both in the field and through the Crisis Telephone Response system.

• Providing crisis assessment, immediate intervention, direct planning, risk determination for harm to self or other and general mental health consultation.
• Coordinating with individuals, family members, community members and both formal and informal (professional and non-professional) supports as available to provide assistance to address, directly, emergency psychiatric needs and short-term follow-up.
• Advocating for needed Mental Health, Substance Use, Intellectual Disability and Co-Occurring disorder services
• Works to achieve good communication within collaborative relationships between crisis services staff, agency programs and staff, police, community providers and members and anyone interested in or able to receive benefit from crisis intervention services.

All work is performed with the goal and intention of maintaining a trauma informed, trauma sensitive, and recovery-oriented framework. These services are provided both directly (face to face) as well as through alternative systems (e.g., phone and electronic media.) The person in this position attends staff meetings as needed to ensure continuity of care, participates in other meetings as needed, establishes and maintains positive work relationships, engages fully as a member of the team, proactively demonstrates constructive conflict resolution skills and employs helpful self-care tools that recognize and safely attend to issues of secondary traumatization.

Schedule

This is an as-needed, per diem position. Hours are variable. Flexible schedule is required and may include evening or weekend hours.

Location

Portland, ME

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree and two years of relevant experience is required. Relevant experience is identified as follows: work performed in a behavioral health or human services setting, can also be as a paid volunteer or as a student/intern and includes crisis work, child protective services, warm line volunteer, residential care, case management, special education or work with people with developmental disabilities. One year of relevant experience is defined as; the equivalent of 1,200 hours of work, volunteerism, or internship or a combination of these areas.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human development, social sciences, Health/Human Services, Social Work, or Law Enforcement and two to three years of relevant experience is preferred.
• MHRT/CSP certification or the ability to obtain MHRT/CSP certification within 30 days of employment (on-site training is provided) is required.
• Technical literacy- electronic documentation, solid oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills, and flexible schedule are required.
• Demonstrated competence with critical thinking especially as it relates to assessing information, ethical decision making, and problem solving is required.
• Technical literacy, knowledge of DSM-V, solid oral and written communication, strong organizational skills preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to work across differing systems, within a team framework, which encompass different rules, governing policies and leadership styles across cultural perspectives.
• Must be able to demonstrate a belief that recovery is possible and maintain agency perspectives of recovery and treatment that is guided by the needs of the client.
• Flexible schedule is required.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, E-mail, and the Internet required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.

Benefits

Our benefits include but are not limited to: (offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are

The Opportunity Alliance is "Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future".

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) Is a Dynamic, Results-focused Community Action Agency Providing Approximately 50 Integrated Community-based And Clinical Programs Serving More Than 20,000 People Annually Throughout The State Of Maine. With Over 50 Years Of Experience, TOA Draws From a Comprehensive Set Of Programs Which Address Issues Such As Mental Health, Substance Use, Homelessness, Lack Of Basic Needs, And Access To Community Supports. Through An Extensive Array Of Services, TOA Provides Opportunities For Individuals To Stabilize Fragile Situations And Then Works With Them To Achieve Self-sufficiency. TOA Is Client-focused With Extensive Experience Working With Diverse Client Populations. TOA Programming Includes Four Key Sectors Of Service

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources