Mobile Crisis Specialist

4 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States JFK Behavioral Health Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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: Monday-Friday: 11am-7pm

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences and 5 years of direct-care mental health experience.

-OR-

  • Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences and 3 years of direct-care mental health experience
  • Valid state-issued driver’s license

Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail


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