CASE MANAGER- CRISIS INTERVENTIONIST
General Description:
- Crisis and Intake Specialist assesses crisis situations, obtains and coordinates services for individuals in crisis to ensure the individual’s needs are met.
- Primary responsibilities include screening, crisis intervention, performing comprehensive onsite and mobile crisis outreach assessments,
- Making decisions regarding disposition of crisis re: return home, respite, hospitalization, intake and continuity of care.
- Work requires aggressive intervention and frequent in-person contact with individuals, families, and service providers.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social services or related field required and be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
- A minimum of 6 months experience in mental health and mental retardation field with crisis experience strongly desired.
- Knowledge of mental illness, mental retardation, medications, resources and commitment procedures is essential in performing a wide range of intake and continuity duties.
- Professionalism in dealing with community officials and resources is a must, displaying good oral and written communication skills.
The Center for Life Resources prefers its applicants live in or are willing to move to the 7-county catchment area within 90 days of their hire date. Our catchment area includes the counties of Brown, Eastland, Coleman, Comanche, San Saba, Mills and McCulloch.
Salary: $15.37 - $18.31 per hour
Job Order #16510177