Mental Health Crisis Worker
23 hours ago
Job Summary
The Crisis Worker will conduct emergency assessments, stabilization, and linkage to individuals in crisis, aiming to prevent more restrictive levels of care and achieve immediate symptom reduction, stabilization, and restoration to previous functioning levels. This role will articulate HRDI's mission and vision by assisting with recovery in accordance with each individual's goals and preferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess for indicators of socio-emotional abuse and provide crisis intervention services to stabilize individuals.
- Offer brief and immediate mental health services or referrals, linkages, and consultations with other mental health services as needed.
- Develop culturally appropriate, competent, and individualized crisis, discharge, and linkage plans.
- Determine the appropriate type and level of services using the Level of Care Utilization System for Psychiatric and Addiction Services (LOCUS).
- Establish a provisional DSM 5 diagnosis and work collaboratively with the treatment team.
- Maintain positive relationships with the Chicago Police Department, human service providers, entitlement agencies, healthcare vendors, and the community.
- Ensure compliance with clinical documentation, timelines, and agency policies and procedures.
- Attend required clinical meetings and training.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human service field.
- Must be a QMHP.
- A minimum of three years' experience in psychiatric emergency rooms or crisis intervention settings is preferred.
- Strong understanding of DSM V criteria for diagnosing mental health/substance abuse patients and the Illinois Mental Health Code.
- Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
At Friend Health, we are committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community.
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