Mobile Crisis Specialist

Job Overview: Mobile Crisis services are provided in the community to persons experiencing a mental health crisis. Service includes crisis intervention, assessment, counseling, resolution, referral and follow-up. 

Responsibilities and Duties:   

• Be on-call and available for dispatch during hours of operation as directed by supervisor. 

• Provide mental health crisis intervention services to persons or agencies requesting service. 

• Develop and maintain collaborative productive relationships with assigned departments in all police jurisdictions of McKean County. 

• Develop a collaborative relationship with county emergency services and have an understanding of forensic protocols and processes. 

• Participate in hospital discharge planning. Track Mental Health hospital admissions/discharges. Facilitate “warm handoff’ or smooth transition for individuals moving from inpatient to outpatient treatment. 

• Develop a complete and thorough understanding of Pennsylvania’s Mental Health Procedures Act and assist with both voluntary and involuntary hospitalization of individuals in crisis. 

• Work closely with the Assertive Community Treatment program to assure crisis planning with the individuals being served in accordance with the priorities and goals of the ACT team 

• Develop a complete and thorough understanding of support services and agencies within McKean County. Follow up with consumers in establishing contact and support from these services. 

• Provide periodic crisis related training to staff at the Guidance Center and other agencies in the community. 

• Participate in Base Service Unit meetings as appropriate and other collaborative meetings for the purpose of furthering the wellbeing of consumers. 

• Periodically provide walk-in services, when these services are otherwise unavailable, to individuals seeking immediate assistance. 

Education and Experience:   

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, education, or related field. 

Full Time Benefits:   

• Paid Time Off – PTO (over 6 weeks per year)   

• Two (2) Floating Wellness Holidays   

• Eight (8) Paid Holiday   

• 401k Retirement Plan (with 200% employer match contribution)   

• Affordable Health Insurance   

• Vision Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)   

• Dental Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)   

• Life Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)   

• Cell Phone Reimbursement (up to $300 annually) *for qualifying positions*