Crisis Intervention Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To: Program Director

Trainings: Annual, CPI, HSFAC required within 90 days from date of hire or transfer.

Position Summary: Respond to crisis in community within 24 hours. De-escalate crisis and stabilize child and family unit. This position provides assessment, treatment planning and comprehensive case management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responds on site to the 1-800 state triaged crisis call within one hour.
Utilizes the DHS assessment tool for identification of risk.
Provides crisis stabilization services geared toward preserving the community placement up to a maximum 72 hour period, if assessment indicates no immediate danger to self and/or others.
Works with the screening center to support on site (community based) screening, when indicated.
Coordinates the inpatient admission, if indicated and according to established affiliation agreement.
Links the child/family to community based services, when indicated and crisis stabilization is effected, according to established agreements.
Develops the Individual Crisis plan for a period not to exceed eight weeks if further stabilization is indicated.
Provides relevant feedback to the program coordinator re: provider network access and response to service authorization.
Documents all services according to established standards.
Provides timely relevant/required data to the Project Director as directed.
Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery

Minimal Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field.
Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field and have a minimum of one year related field work experience
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree with three years' experience in working with children/families, and/or behavioral health.
Master's Degree with one year experience with children/families and/or behavioral health.

Licensure: Valid driver's license
Certifications:
Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, and shredder. Driving record to pass check and ability to drive in day/night and reasonable weather conditions.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more