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Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County Inc

Behavioral Support Crisis Intervention Specialist (Monday- Friday 10am -6:30pm)

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$44,834 / year median in California

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavioral Support Crisis Intervention Specialist (Monday
  • Friday 10am
  • 6:30pm) Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County Inc
  • 3.1 Moreno Valley, CA Job Details $15.33
  • $22.
37 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Mental health stabilization Spanish Risk management for crisis intervention support Referral services for crisis intervention support Abuse and neglect policy adherence Child abuse and neglect assessments Child welfare services experience English Working with survivors of violence Risk assessment for child welfare Child safety supervision Behavioral support plan implementation Personal transportation assistance Emotional safety support Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Computer skills Patient escort assistance Care conference participation Case service coordination
Full Job Description Description:
In partnership with the Social Worker assigned, this position acts as a mentor to minors ,oversees and coordinates stabilization services for children, assist with managing the environment including crisis intervention and de-escalation, monitoring and engaging in supportive one-to-one to ensure the necessary supports to children and Resource Families. Acts as a liaison to the child, Resource parent, respective Social Worker/Therapist, Program and Clinical Directors as indicated.
Requirements:
Meet with Resource Family to provide guidance and support as indicated on child's treatment goals, assist in the development of behavioral contracts and other interventions intended to manage the child, maintain a safe environment to promote the stability of the placement. Implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention as needed to ensure safety of children in the Resource Family home. Minimize disruption by anticipating problems and taking appropriate action to avoid crisis, and calmly manage challenging situations. Maintain and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of sexual abuse, harassment and inappropriate sexual behavior. Provide a coordinated response with medical and mental health care practitioners, community service providers, outside investigators, and care provider leadership immediately following an incident of sexual abuse or sexual harassment as well as the follow-up necessary to ensure the safety of all children and staff. Educating UC of policies and topics related to preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and harassment via an orientation, pamphlets, and bulletin board postings. Assess all children for risk of being a victim or a perpetrator of sexual abuse while in ORR care in order to inform the child's housing, education, recreation, and other service assignments. Assists in providing child and family with a structured orientation to address policies and procedures as well as questions or concerns. Provides relevant information to assist with appropriate de-escalation, treatment interventions and schedule consultations with treatment team, as needed. Provides necessary transportation and accompanies the child to various appointments, psychiatric appointments, medical health screenings and other services, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Associates Degree and at minimum one year working with unaccompanied children may be considered, must be able to operate standard office equipment and be computer literate, excellent verbal, written, analytical and problem-solving skills. Bi-Lingual English and Spanish required.