26-11498 Part-Time Mental Health Worker Overnight - Families Forward/CrIsis Services

Job description

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a Clinical Coordinator for Families Forward Crisis Services, staff serving Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic individuals in need of specialized behavioral health service providing a supportive atmosphere to children experiencing acute mental health crisis and their families. Provides assistance to therapist and interacts with consumers in a short term crisis intervention program. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with children experiencing behavioral health crisis. Some youth and family skill based groups. Transportation of consumers and families possible. Responsible for maintaining a secure environment. Data collection. Services will be provided in the office, on the CSU unit, community and consumer’s home. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures. Requirements: Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D.is required. A minimum of six months’ experience with emotionally impaired children and families is required. Expectation of a varied schedule to include afternoon, evening, and weekend hours....