Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Media, Pennsylvania, United States Elwyn Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Professional to join our Mobile Crisis for Law Enforcement program (MCLE). As a member of our team, you will accompany law enforcement officers in responding to police dispatches related to mental health crises.

Your primary responsibility will be to work with individuals and their community supports to assess and de-escalate a crisis, determine the level of care necessary to meet the individual's needs, and develop alternatives to involuntary hospitalization. You will also coordinate the involuntary hospitalization process in situations where individuals present as dangerous to themselves or others.

Key Responsibilities
  • Accompany CIT trained police officers in assigned jurisdiction to police dispatches related to mental health crises.
  • Complete assessments for individuals throughout assigned areas of Delaware County, develop and secure appropriate services, and provide linkages to community supports.
  • Provide counseling, guidance, support, resources, and encouragement to persons served to take responsibility for and actively participate in their own recovery.
  • Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which each person's point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a human service field, including but not limited to social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation education, etc.
  • Five (5) years of mental health experience; OR a master's degree in a human service field with three (3) years of mental health experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in nursing with three (3) years of mental health experience; OR a registered nurse certified in psychology or psychiatry.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision.
  • Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols.
  • Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
About Elwyn

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.



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