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**Transforming Crisis Care**
At The Thresholds, we are committed to providing innovative services and supports to individuals experiencing mental health crises. As a Crisis Worker, you will play a vital role in our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT), responding to mental health crises in our communities.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Respond to mental health crises in the community, acting as an alternative to or in conjunction with hospitalization or police response.
- Conduct quick yet robust safety assessments to determine the necessary response.
- Connect callers to appropriate services or providers, or conduct face-to-face interventions with a Peer Engagement Specialist.
- Assist individuals in crisis with the least restrictive intervention possible, including walking them through panic attacks or assisting with hospitalization.
- Distribute basic necessities to individuals in crisis, such as first aid items, water, or warm clothes.
- Offer follow-up services to clients based on their needs and document services provided.
**Requirements:**
- Passion for mental health advocacy.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to problem-solve.
- Good writing skills.
- Strong time management and organization.
- To be at least 23 years old.
- A valid driver's license (having daily access to a vehicle preferred).
- Ability to work assigned schedule: Saturday 2:45pm-11:15pm.
**Eligible Education and Experience Paths:**
- High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience.
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
**What Sets Us Apart:**
- Competitive pay - Base Rate: $26.25/hour (subject to increase based on education and experience).
**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:**
We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support our mission. We are a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
