Mobile Crisis Responder - Unclassified (Division Of Fire And Emergency Services)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $25.350 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 519

FILING DEADLINE DATE

Open until filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to serve on the Mobile Crisis Response team, as a behavioral health member working alongside a Lexington Police Officer, responding to individuals experiencing a mental health emergency/crisis and providing resources and support to those in need.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in social work or another field related to the job

• Two (2) years of related experience

• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency calls and provides immediate support and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health crises

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of individuals in crisis, assessing mental health needs, risk factors, and safety concerns

• Determines the need for further intervention and coordinates with medical and behavioral health services as necessary

• Provides ongoing support during and after crises to ensure the individual's safety and wellbeing

• Develops and maintains community partnerships for coordination of care for individuals in crisis

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, interventions, and referrals made

• Conducts regular program evaluations to evaluate effectiveness and impact of program

• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Valid Driver¿s License

• Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety, through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, must be completed within the first three (3) months of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, through the Lexington Police Department, must be completed for compliance with the Kentucky Community Crisis Co-Response (CCCR) grant.

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits

• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits

• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov