SUMMARY

Provides support to staff in Crisis Unit. May include assisting with groups, monitoring unit for safety, paperwork, cooking and cleaning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists nurses with various group/individual activities, including set up and clean up
Listens and responds effectively to consumers, reports observations to nurse for progress notes, assists and completes paperwork for various duties. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems
Maintains contact with consumers as required to coordinate activities on unit
Participates in recreational activities while ensuring safety for staff and high-risk consumer population
Demonstrates awareness in high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and maintains contact (at times 1:1) for high risk consumers
Assists team members in verbal and physical interventions to ensure safety of consumers
Assists in basic cooking and cleaning for program needs (if applicable)
Monitors supplies and coordinates or makes purchases to assure necessary items are available including games, supplies, refreshments, etc
Participates in ongoing in-service education as required
Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars as required
Executes a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change
Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers
Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent
General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding;
Availability to work flexible hours
Experience working with adults with mental illness in a community setting and/or community mental health agency preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
Student Loan Repayment Options
No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
9 Paid Holidays
1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
4 Rest and Relaxation Days
3 days of Education Leave
4 hours of Volunteer Leave
Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Crisis Support Specialist