Crisis Worker

**Crisis Worker: Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist I, II, III, IV or V**

Full-Time/3/4-Time/Part-Time/On-Call Positions Available/Non-Exempt/$27.30-$33.60 per hour (DOE)

Pay differentials offered - must qualify through testing or verification for the following special competencies.
- Language Translation - Bi-cultural Spanish ($1.00 per hour)
- Bimodal Bilingualism - ASL Sign Language - Interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to English, and English to ASL. ($1.00 per hour)
- Crisis - 5150 Certified ($2.00)

Provides urgent crisis de-escalation, assessment, and linkage services to Mendocino County consumers during a crisis intervention. Works under the direction of the Program Manager to provide short-term, strengths based, safety focused intervention that is individualized to client current need. Services will be aimed at stabilization and linkage. Ability to provide in-the-moment coaching, problem-solving, coping, skill development, safety planning, and crisis intervention. Immediate response to emergency referrals.

Must meet the following Education and Experience.

**Education/Experience**:
**Classifications and Qualifications for MHRS**
- MHRS I: Associate's Degree & 6 years experience in a mental health-related field.
- MHRS II: Bachelor's Degree & 4 years experience in a mental health-related field.
- MHRS III: Master's Degree & 2 years experience in a mental health-related field.
- MHRS IV & V: Meets requirements of MHRS I,II, or III. Including additional requirements and experience outlined in the scope of work. *Job Description will be provided.

Rehabilitation Specialist IV - Meets requirements of Rehabilitation Specialist I, II, or III & consistently meets expected productivity percentage. Has a thorough understanding of clients with a multitude of challenging behaviors, & how-to best support/help them. Consistently gets documentation done within 24 hours.

Rehabilitation Specialist V - Meets requirements of Rehabilitation Specialist I,II, or III & IV, & serves as a seasoned staff to others within their program area: Willing to mentor, coach, &/or advise others in MHRS job roles; Is willing & able to take place of supervisor/manager when absent; Is a consistent model of professionalism, & exemplary Rehabilitation practices in client care.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position may work within ALL other agency programs, consistent with their scope of practice, on a as needed basis. In addition, may require occasional flexible work schedule to meet the individualized needs of each client.

**Training**:

- RCS provides an in-depth onboarding and training orientation, which includes CPR/First Aid, Crisis Communication/Pro-ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, introductions to all RCS departments, and other valuable trainings.

**Benefits**:

- RCS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- RCS welcomes newly graduated professionals.
- RCS provides clinical supervision for employees working towards licensure. Hours provided are based on employment status.
- RCS Non-profit organization - An employee of RCS may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans

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**Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Dept.: Crisis/Ukiah Open: February 5, 2024 Closed: Open until Filled