Crisis Co-Response -QMHP | Longview

Delivery of Service Coordination Services as primary function. The QMHP will provide co-response, along with Longview Police Department and emergency medical services (EMS), to mental health dispatch calls inside the Longview service area, as well as, case management for individuals that are high utilizers of emergency services. The QMHP will also provide Crisis Screenings, Crisis Interventions, Hospital aftercare follow-ups, Service Coordination, ANSA/CANS completions, client transportation, and other ancillary services as indicated.

Adjunctive services include coordination with other providers/agencies, client staffing, and serving as a resource for other CHC staff and local community partners. Services for this position will be provided in person. The QMHP will use professional and technical skills as described in Core Competency Inventory. This professional position helps individuals to lead lives of dignity and independence by assisting individuals in crisis to maintain community tenure, thus avoiding psychiatric hospitalizations and decreasing potential misuse of emergency services.

This position also helps individuals transition back to the community from a psychiatric hospitalization, by knowing and utilizing local resources. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate with a very diverse population.

Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field that meets/exceeds the criteria of QMHP

Current valid driver's license in state of residence.

Requires a basic understanding of mental illness, assessment processes, and how to access professional/community resources. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Mobile and able to bend and reach during 8-12 hour day
• Must be able to adequately complete SAMA, First Aid, and CPR training
• Work endurance sufficient to work an 8-12 hour day