PRN - Mobile Crisis Responder

SAFY is seeking a PRN Crisis Responder with availability during the day to work at least (3) 12 hour shifts per month for our Aurora, Colorado division.

As a Mobile Crisis Responder, you will be responsible for providing a range of moderately to high complex clinical services with children, adolescents, and identified adults in the following counties Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Boulder, Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn, and Westminster. Be able to assist families in coordination, identification of resources and assisting with case management in a remote/mobile work setting.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For over 35 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea - children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an extraordinary team of 500 employees in seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You'll Do

• Complete a range of moderately complex clinical services with children, adolescents, and adults. This will include diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and psychoeducational, tangible skill building, support, and crisis navigation.

• Participates in the development of the Individual Service Plan and provides resources for ongoing mental health services.

• Provide services at the level of frequency, intensity, and duration appropriate to prevent placement or achieve reunification. o Services provided are tailored to each individual/family's needs, problems, strengths, lifestyle, and culture.

• Strong understanding of M-1 Holds.

• Develop and maintain a consultative and liaison relationship with caregivers (e.g., schools, human services agencies, etc.) to cultivate work relations, provide consultative services and/or promote the coordination and development of mental health services.

• Establish mutually respectful rapport and implement interventions necessary to meet needs of client/collaterals; appropriately set limits and maintain helping role as a Mental Health practitioner.

• Complete assessments as required by state rules, agency policies, and/or contract requirements. Assessments may include psychosocial assessments, Diagnostic Assessment Forms, and independent living skills assessments.

• Complete all necessary documentation

What You Bring

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to serve the children and families in our care. You'll be right at home if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or other approved related field of human services.

• At least one year of crisis experience, 2 years preferred.

• Two years of relevant experience preferred in the field of mental health/therapeutic intervention with children, adolescents, families, and older adults/geriatric.

What We Offer

• Targeted pay range: $20.00 - $35.00/ hr.

• Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.