Shelby County Co-Response Crisis Specialist na Shelby County Government

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Location Supervisor

GENERAL FUNCTION: The person occupying this position provides direct services in collaboration with the Shelby County Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis in the community or their home environment, participates in the delivery of crisis services to those individuals, and performs other duties as assigned by senior staff. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None 

QUALIFICATIONS; KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED TRAINING: Master’s Degree in Human Services related field with a License also in the State of Tennessee in a Human Services related field with experience working in a mental health setting. Ability to work effectively in a crisis service delivery setting dealing with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Ability to use mature judgment in problem resolution and to formulate appropriate crisis intervention strategies for Center clients. The person must be able to demonstrate self-motivation, and excellent communication skills, and ability to work well with others. The person must be a good listener, possess the ability to be supportive, and be able to help others to achieve a feeling of well-being. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Work well in a team with Paramedics, Shelby County Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Officers (CIT), and other clinical staff to determine appropriate crisis response.
2. Perform mental health assessments on individuals experiencing a mental health crisis both in the community and home environment, and makes a determination of an appropriate disposition for the individual assessed.
3. Arranges for admission to inpatient facilities, CSU, Crisis Respite, residential treatment facilities, etc. Completes required pre-certifications with the individual’s insurance company for these admissions.
4. Must be qualified through degree/license/training to perform Mandatory Prescreening Assessments, and completes a Certificate of Need for involuntary inpatient admissions.
5. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor(s) to meet the needs of the consumer and AHS.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: In order to appropriately accomplish his/her duties, the person occupying this position will be required to maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of professional clinical staff and the clients of Alliance Healthcare Services.

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