Crisis Stabilization Specialist

Primary

Location:

th Avenue Reed City, MI 49677. This position will also provide coverage at our Mecosta County location, 500 South Third Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307.

This is a full time position, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shifts will be 12pm - 10pm or 8am - 6pm depending on the needs of the team. Staff will complete eight 10 hour shifts per pay period. Included in the 80 hours is a weekend coverage rotation of every third weekend. This will be discussed further in an interview.

Salary: $61,859-$80,662 depending on experience

• Medical - 3 Plans through BCBS
• HSA with employer contributions that typically cover 50% of deductible
• Dental
  - Basic and Enhanced Plans
• Vision
  - Basic and Enhanced Plans
• Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children
• Flexible Spending Accounts

• $50,000 Life Insurance
• $100,000 AD&D
• Disability Insurance - STD and LTD
• Healthcare Savings (after 6 years) used for retirement healthcare
• Identity Theft
• 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
• 457b investment options to save for retirement
• Social Security Alternative - 12.4% into private account

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program
• MDHHSBehavioral Health Loan Repayment Program
• Flexible work schedules and work from home options
• 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid Funeral and Jury Duty Leave
• 30 paid leave days (16 Annual/12 sick) during first year of employment
• Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases
• Professional Development opportunities
• Free CEU training opportunities
• 12 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Wellness Program
• Longevity Compensation (after 5 years)

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

Responsibilities and Duties: 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 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…