Crisis Stabilization Specialist

Crisis Stabilization Specialist – Community Mental Health for Central Michigan

Serves as a member of the Crisis Mobilization and Intervention Team (CMIT), provides crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals in a mental health or family crisis, and works closely with a centralized access system.

Evaluates requests for services on an emergency basis and provides on‑site evaluations in the community. Completes preadmission screenings using approved screening tools and techniques for consumers requesting crisis services to determine eligibility for program services and/or to recommend the most appropriate level of care. Provides backup for Access and other Emergency Services during periods of excess demand for crisis intervention and preadmission screening services.

Screens inmates at the jail to assess appropriateness for post‑booking jail diversion. Collaborates with the criminal justice community to ensure that eligible consumers are released from jail and are diverted to the most appropriate level of care. Evaluates requests for detoxification and refers individuals to appropriate detox or other substance abuse facility if medically necessary. Provides referrals, arranges for psychiatric evaluations, hospitalization, or inter‑ and intra‑agency services.

Educates/assists significant others and family members with the petitioning process. Assists in crisis resolution. Conducts brief assessments of the consumer’s needs and utilizes natural and community supports as available. Provides a comprehensive stabilization plan following Person‑centered Planning principles and utilizing the individual’s strengths, natural supports and community resources, and supports stabilization of individuals and families in the least restrictive environment.

Ensures the stabilization plan is implemented building upon natural and community supports. Provides active intervention that is welcoming and solution‑focused and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions on an ongoing basis. Provides crisis intervention, short‑term stabilization, and intensive case management services. Facilitates placement of consumers in a respite situation for persons who are homeless or who do not feel safe in their home environment.

Facilitates consumer’s transition to appropriate aftercare services and assists with implementation of Individual Recovery Plans and coordination of natural supports. Provides active outreach to consumers beginning to experience crisis or have not been making scheduled appointments. Acts as an Advocate/Liaison for the consumer and/or family with service providers and community agencies. Provides CMIT coverage as scheduled consistent with the demands of a 24/7 program.

Maintains accurate and complete record‑keeping as required. Attends staff meetings. Participates in supervision sessions, performance improvement activities and professional development.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical/Counseling Psychology is preferred.

Experience: Sufficient mental health experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level is required. One year of experience with children population is required if a Master’s degree is held. Three years of supervised experience with children population is required if a Bachelor’s degree is held. Experience providing crisis intervention services is preferred.

Licenses & Credentials: Michigan state licensure of LLMSW, LMSW, LLC, LPC, TLLP, LP or LBSW required. Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) credential required. Valid driver’s license while operating vehicle on agency business.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Work Environment are as follows:

• Person‑centered Planning
• Characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances
• Basic principles and techniques of psycho‑social assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, mental health therapies, behavioral modification techniques, and community organization/intervention
• Legal systems, community agencies, and health, mental health,…