PROGRAM:

Crisis/Inpatient

COMPONENT

Crisis Services - CSU - Bay

MINIMUM TRAINING, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling Education, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing; or a Registered Nurse; or bachelor's degree in a mental health related field with a minimum of two years of work experience in a mental health related field. Successful completion of a course in crisis screening prior to assuming crisis screening responsibilities. This course shall at a minimum include 12 contact hours of training in crisis screening, mental status examination, crisis intervention, Baker Act admission criteria, and the DSM-5. Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training (to be completed after employment begins). Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid (within 6 months of employment date).

SUPERVISOR

: Bay Crisis Services Component Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

Assist with the supervision of student interns and volunteers.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

( Essential functions of this position are listed below. The position also includes additional functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.)

Crisis Intervention:

Complete crisis mental health evaluations and treatment plans. Provide crisis counseling by phone and face-to-face. Coordinate client service with other providers. Provide crisis follow-up and referral services. Implement verbal and physical intervention techniques (from Crisis Prevention Intervention) Work various shifts as assigned, including weekends, holidays, and natural disasters. Deliver after-hours on-call crisis intervention by phone and face-to-face contact. Complete clinical record and other documentation in accordance with Center policies and procedures, component-specific guidelines, and guidelines in requirements of funding and accrediting agencies. Complete staff training.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Travel between multiple work sites and from home to work sites when on call. Provide transportation of patients as needed. Maintain eligibility to drive Center vehicles. Attend weekly supervision and staff meetings as scheduled.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person