Overview

• Evaluates and assesses individuals with acute/severe problems related to substance abuse, mental or emotional problems; clients may be suicidal, depressed, psychotic and/or potentially violent.
• Develops and implements specialized individual plans for clients to assist in identifying, minimizing or resolving problems and to ensure safety.
• Counsels and advises individuals, in person and by telephone, who are experiencing acute emotional or mental crisis.
• Evaluates clients placed on 72-hour hold and makes recommendations to the medical staff regarding release or detainment.
• Makes client referrals to community agencies; determines whether individuals meet involuntary detention standards; may place clients on 72-hour hold documenting and following the specific Mental Health Act.
• Consults with mental health and other medical professionals, supervisors, and other staff regarding the status and disposition of clients.
• Works with client's family to assist them in understanding and dealing with the client's problems.
• Monitors individual behavior and progress to ensure the disposition and referrals are appropriate; reports and documents observations of client behavior and progress.
• Develops lines of communication between the County and the community by explaining programs; provides information and advice to law enforcement agencies, community organizations and the general public.
• Attends meetings, seminars and training sessions as required.
• Maintains various data used in the generation of reports; utilizes a computer to enter, store, and retrieve data; compiles and produces narrative reports; composes routine correspondence; disseminates information to others; reviews data to ensure accuracy; forwards data to applicable personnel.

Ability to maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability to exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; requires the ability to exert physical effort in an emergency as well as sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception required for making observation and judgment regarding client behavior; ability to hear and communicate orally; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing, data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must be willing to work 12 hour on call shifts, weekends, holidays, and nights. There will be a supportive team available during on-call shifts 24/7 for responses.

License or Certificate : Must possess a bachelor's level or higher in a mental health field

Case management is a bonus as well as a degree in psychology/sociology/criminal justice.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus pay
• 401k

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person