Behavioral crisis intervention specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Completion of 15 semester (24 quarter) units of coursework from an accredited college in Psychology, Sociology, Social Welfare, Social/Human Services, or other Behavioral Sciences or any combination Experience: One year of full-time experience performing client directed services in either a social service, health care, or mental health agency/organization. Other: Possession of a valid State driver’s license. Attainment of at least 21 years of age. JOB DESCRIPTION Under direct supervision, team with clinicians in planning and providing mental health services, such as general counseling, case management, and therapeutic behavior services. Perform other work as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1) Interview individuals and/or families to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups. Initials: _____ 2) Counsel individuals and/or groups to develop social adjustment skills and to increase consumer resolution of identified problems. Initials: _____ 3) Visit service recipients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families and/or provide behavioral coaching for children and parents. Gather data from individual/family interviews, past records, other information, to gain understanding and verification of previous disorders and treatment episodes. Initials: _____ 4) May act as a liaison between New Life and other agencies, department, organizations, and community groups. Initials: _____ 5) Must be available to board flights with minors during weekdays and weekends if advanced notice of at least 24 hours is given. Initials: _____ 6) Schedule or assist in the scheduling of needed transportation for consumer services. Initials: _____ 7) Maintains records and writes reports and summaries for service recipient records or other documentation. Initials: _____ SALARY Annual: TBD PRE-EMPLOYMENT All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a physical exam that may include a drug/alcohol test and a criminal background investigation that involves fingerprinting. A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from employment with New Life FFA. New Life FFA is an equal employment opportunity employer and no candidate for employment will be rejected on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status or sex. Candidates with physical impairments will be considered so long as it can be reasonably demonstrated that the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed without hazard to the individual, fellow employee or clientele. I have read and understood this job description and understand that it may be revised at any time (verbally or in writing) at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Also, I understand that it does not document all aspects of the job requirements, nor are my responsibilities limited to the areas stated above. This job description is only a general statement. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.11 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends Education: Bachelor's (Required) Language: Spanish (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person