Connections Bozeman , MT 59715
Posted 1 month ago
Overview
CONNECTIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS: JOB DESCRIPTION
Title
Mobile Crisis Responder
Location
Bozeman
Department
FLSA
Non-Exempt
This job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Summary
This position works as a member of a community based mobile crisis response team providing mental health assessment to a wide variety of individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis in a variety of settings, as well as ensuring follow up care. The candidate is required to work in tandem with a Mobile Crisis Therapist, and very closely with local law enforcement in the prevention of detention by law enforcement, inappropriate use of emergency services, and psychiatric hospitalization. The candidate is required to collaborate with community agencies for supportive care.
Mobile Crisis Responders will provide crisis stabilization services to a variety of individuals in a variety of settings. Knowledge and ability to assess availability of and make appropriate referral to community resources, to interact in a professional manner with a number of professional and consumer groups, often in stressful circumstances, and to prioritize and to respond appropriately to simultaneous demands is essential.
Essential Functions
Assess mental status, risk, and clinical needs of person in distress using independent determinations that could have significant ramifications and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Provides assistance to and collaborates with law enforcement on mental health related calls through the gathering of relevant collateral information, providing of resources to individuals and families, and coordination with community providers
Provides a variety of crisis intervention and prevention services in community setting, including jails, hospitals, and private settings. Services will include crisis counseling and case management, consultation, transportation, and documentation of all services provided
Maintains current knowledge of community resources for individuals and families
Provides follow-up and coordination of care for individuals in distress
May provide testify in court in civil commitment cases
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reporting:
None
Supervisory Functions:
None
Position Specifications
Minimum Qualifications:
0-2 years of experience
Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under company policy
Must have valid certification or complete training of the following:
First Aid and CPR
De-escalation Training
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in related field
Experience with mental health crises
Experience working in behavioral health
Physical Demands
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Frequently required to sit
Frequently required to use hands
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required climb or balance
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Occasionally required to lift/push weights (up to 50 pounds and over)
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus
Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Possible exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues; cuts or sticks by needles or other sharps; to fumes or airborne particles; or to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Protective clothing or equipment is required including gloves and protective eyewear.
Position is community-based
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