Job Title: Mental Health Crisis Specialist

Division: Intensive Care Services

Reports to:   Director of Intensive Care Services

Description:  A full time position with excellent salary and benefits providing outreach clinical interventions with police.  This person filling this position will go into the field with Vermont State Police on police calls to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, mental health assessment, and help provide safe disposition and referrals for ongoing mental health and substance use treatment and support. The clinician will collaborate closely with the Emergency Screening Team and other WCMHS clinicians as well as other social services providers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide outreach support to community members in crisis during police calls with law enforcement.

• Provide clinical assessment of mental health needs for people interacting with law enforcement and facilitate referrals to appropriate providers.

• Provide outreach to vulnerable populations in the community to offer mental health and other social supports as appropriate.

• Coordinate referrals to longer term service providers and provide social support resource information to community members in crisis.  Coordinate with other social service providers.

  The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Have experience working in crisis intervention.

• Have experience in home/field-based services with a considerable emphasis on mobile outreach.

• Possess excellent case management skills to collaborate effectively with other social service providers and facilitate referrals efficiently.

• Possess a respect and understanding for the WCMHS mission and culture as well as possess a respect and understanding for the police.

• Possess strong communication and collaboration skills

• Demonstrate clinical interviewing and assessment skills, both oral and written.

• Be reliable, on time, flexible and able to work both as a team member and independently.

• Possess excellent organizational and follow-up skills. Electronic health record-keeping on time a must.

  Qualifications:

  Master’s Degree with relevant experience in relevant human services and/or emergency services with a focus on trauma and crisis response preferred.

  Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field and at least 3-5 years of relevant human services and/or emergency services with a focus on trauma and crisis response preferred.

  Associate degree and at least 5 years of experience may also be considered.

  Relevant lived experience may be a substitute for some work experience. 

  Must have safe vehicle and clean driving record. Schedule will be flexible with some evening hours required.

  Preferred:  

  Education and training in trauma-informed care and related mental health certifications desired.  

  WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.

• Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.

• Employee assistance plan.

• Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days of sick time annually.

• 12.5 paid agency closure days annually.

• Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.

• Fun and engaging environment, the ability to give back to the local community, and opportunity for professional growth.

• Annual Stipends based on performance and attendance.

• Trainings offered throughout the year to promote professional growth

  EOE.

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