Find & Apply For Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician Jobs in Douglas, Arizona

Overview :

Crisis Specialist is responsible for providing on/off site administrative support to the crisis team while also providing intervention and stabilization, assessments and short-term case management to adults in crisis or emergency mental health situations 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. The primary goals of the CMT is to provide administrative support to the department director and team while also providing hospital and/or jail diversion, in home stabilization, member safety, and suicide prevention, and other tasks relating to this goal as required.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the crisis team and department director to include the following duties: Complete financials for crisis call for Cochise County Provide short-term crisis intervention services in the community for adults, which include intake, outreach visits, telephone lethality monitoring, linkage, and follow-up services. Provide mental health evaluations and assist in the assessment for the need for involuntary transport by Law Enforcement to the local Title 36 Contracted Agency. Provide short term case management to include crisis planning, behavior modification, and the coordination of individualized services specific to family needs. Collaborate and work effectively with partner agencies to develop appropriate service provisions for identified families. Provide assessment to determine suicide lethality or dangerousness to others, mental status, and other behavioral, cognitive and/or affective indicators as required. Complete all required charting, casework, documentation, and other computer entries, on a timely basis. Maintain a working knowledge of the mental health, developmentally disabled, social service and wrap system in Cochise County in order to provide appropriate referral and linkage for members served. Attend and participate in all required clinical supervisions, training, staff meetings, and case conferences, as indicated by the Director. Assist in providing coverage in other agency programs in emergency situations or staff shortage situations as required by agency managers. Engage in agency or community projects or work groups that contribute to the agency and/or program mission. Maintain and increase skills in the field through training in the agency and/or the community. Provide marketing and/or educational presentations to the community, or training to other agency staff, as assigned by the Director. Assist in the training of new staff and students, as assigned by a supervisor. Assume on-call and back-up responsibilities, consistent with program needs. Maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and have access to a usable vehicle. Work as a team member to provide a safe/positive work environment for members, staff and the public. Secure and maintain all necessary certification and professional licensing as directed by profession. Participate in weekly Crisis Provider Meetings and Quality Circles. Special assignments, projects, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must Pass a Background Check Must Be Able to Obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card. High School Diploma or GED required. Two years of experience working in a behavioral health crisis center environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience in behavioral health care to qualify as a Behavioral Health Technician.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must Pass a Background Check Must Be Able to Obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card. Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field Experience in mental health counseling or crisis intervention is highly desirable. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure. Knowledge of mental health disorders and local resources.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person