MCR Responder & Community Stabilization Region 1

Mobile Crisis Response & Community Stabilization EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

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PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE MOBILE CRISIS TRAINING AND CAN PROVIDE YOUR CERTIFICATE

• To qualify as a

MCR QMHP

(Qualified Mental Health Professional) to provide services, the individual must have the designated clinical experience and must: Be actively registered as a

QMHP-A/C

through VDHP Board of Counseling Be a physician; or have master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university with at least one year or clinical experience; or have master's degree in human services or counseling from an accredited college or university with at least one year or clinical experience; or have a social work bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with at least one year of clinical experience with client's: or be a registered nurse with at least one year or clinical experience with children, adults, and/or adolescents; Additional Requirements Employee must be certified as tuberculosis free Employee must clear criminal background and CPS registry checks Completed MCR Training

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but not limited to the following: Ongoing assessment of the treatment needs of assigned clients Assist in the development and ongoing monitoring and implementation of Individual Service Plan Assist clients to foster the development of new improved coping, problem solving, and communication skills Case management functions of linking, arranging for services and referrals Maintain continuous contact with the identified consumer and other key stakeholders (with signed authorization to release information) in planning and service delivery. These stakeholders might include but are not limited to social workers, psychiatrists, court official, police and teachers in (if applicable) and other human service professionals Educate client and if applicable caregivers/family members regarding existing community services, and act as an advocate in connecting client/families to these services Respond to family crisis on a 24-hours, seven days a week basis Maintain up-to-date client records, and prepare required/ necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner Attend court and appointments as necessary Establish a good working relationship with other public and private agencies/services and interface collaboratively with them Case Documentation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The Mental Health Specialist (QMHP-A/C) is required to provide service coordination activities for the ISP development and implementation as follows: Ability to provide and / or deliver various skills building activities Ability and skills for enhancing caregiver roles Ability to assist consumers in developing daily and community living skills Ability to assist consumers in development of leisure time interests/activities Knowledge and ability for symptoms monitoring and management Ability to assist consumers in developing behavior and anger management skills Ability and skills to maintain required confidentiality regarding client case materials in compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Human Rights Code 2007 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Knowledge skills and abilities to provide closure and aftercare planning for each family/client Ability and skills to work with individuals who have serious emotional disturbances and who may be hostile, oppositional and volatile, while at all times maintain composure and behave in a dignified manner, Knowledge about normal adolescent development Knowledge about abnormal adolescent behavior Knowledge and a firm understanding of family development issues Skills and abilities necessary to develop/ write the required direct or collateral/ stakeholders contact in progress note format Knowledge of effective parenting skills Overview Join our dynamic team as a Mobile Crisis Response & Community Stabilization Specialist, where you will play a vital role in delivering immediate, compassionate mental health and behavioral crisis intervention directly within the community. This energetic position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing rapid response services, stabilization support, and ongoing case management to individuals experiencing mental health crises, trauma, or behavioral challenges. Your expertise will help foster safety, resilience, and recovery for diverse populations across various settings.

Pay:

Up to $45.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person