Mobile Crisis Specialist (PRN)

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a crisis specialist, you will provide behavioral health crisis intervention and prevention services to adults, adolescents and children in an age appropriate and culturally competent manner. Our Crisis Specialist: Perform mental health assessments & evaluations for individuals in severe psychological or emotional distress.

Work with first responders in emergency situations involving behavioral health clients, including, psychiatric consults, on-site intervention and applications for commitments. Provide crisis intervention in atypical settings i.e.- schools, temporary or transient placement homes while cofacilitating with partner agencies (PSD, OSH, DHS and PCA) Provide family intervention in clients homes in emergency situations.

Make recommendations on treatment planning and client disposition with the guidance of the Mental Health Emergency Services Coordinator. WE ARE SEEKING DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO: Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health Can facilitate customized, controlled interpersonal communication with aggressive and suicidal clients in volatile situations.

Engage in active listening, while maintaining a keen awareness of surroundings Can be respectful and sensitive mediators and support for families of individuals in crisis. Have in-depth familiarity with the behavioral health system and can interface with all levels & agents in the system. Schedule: Must be able to work a minimum of 3 shifts per month to include: evenings, overnight, and weekends TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in one of the behavioral sciences and 5 years of direct-care mental health experience.

-OR- Masters degree in one of the behavioral sciences and 3 years of direct-care mental health experience Valid state-issued drivers license Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail <div