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Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County, Inc
Behavioral Health Crisis Response Team Leader
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$37,123 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
About the
Center:
The Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County is in East St. Louis, IL. The Center has been in operation since 1957 serving the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. Our mission is to provide quality individualized essential services for people in need of emotional, rehabilitative and social support. We strive to be the top-ranking Community Behavioral Health Center within its size, population and category in the State of Illinois.Description:
This is an opportunity to lead a team in responding first to mental health crises in adults and children within the St. Louis Metro-East area in St. Clair County. Ensure complete crisis assessments are made for all ages using evidence-based tools to determine whether a situation can be stabilized within the community or requires hospitalization for stabilization. Be a part of the new 988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to lead a team of people to accomplish a mission
- Skill in providing diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic services to individuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Able to use Microsoft Office, electronic health record and other reporting programs.
- Willingness and ability to flex schedule as program needs change.
Primary Duties:
- Ensure your team responds immediately to the location of a behavioral health crisis to screen an individual's needs and assist the individual in receiving the appropriate level of care.
- Provide guidance by telephone to mobile crisis responders in the field
- Communicate effectively within a team environment to meet the needs of those experiencing behavioral health crises
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions to walk-in individuals in crisis and their families.
- Complete screenings, assessments, and other necessary clinical documentation.
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Ensure that third-party billing is filed timely and accurately.
Reports to:
Program Manager Crisis Intervention Education and Requirements:
- Master's degree in behavioral health (i.e. social work, counseling, psychology).
- Valid driver's license
- Obtain and maintain IM+