Engagement Specialist (Crisis) - Overnight

Lawrence County Health Department
2101 James Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
From $15 an hour - Full-time

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Pay

  • From $15 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • 12 hour shift
  • Overnight shift
  • On call

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  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Full job description

BEHAVIOR HEALTH CRISIS PROGRAM

JOB DESCRIPTION

ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Distinguishing Features of Work:

With the supervision of a QMHP, work collaboratively with on-call MHP/QMHP to provide crisis services, counseling and case management services to children, adolescents and adults with mental health issues.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

  • Participate in crisis response with MHP/QMHP during on call rotation;
  • Conducts work under the supervision of QMHP/MHP or Crisis Director;
  • Works collaboratively with other disciplines to arrange services beyond his/her scope of practice;
  • Assist clients in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports;
  • Provide culturally competent peer counseling services to individuals experiencing;
  • Act as an advocate for individuals in crisis and individuals on-scene, ensuring their needs are met and barriers treatment are removed;
  • Maintain the LCHD warm line during on call rotation;
  • Provide case management services to clients as directed by supervisor;
  • Provides client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, to other agencies or healthcare providers to coordinate services to identified clients;
  • Participate in clinical and administrative supervision, case conferences, staff meetings, in-service training, and other staff development activities;
  • Ability to travel within the state of Illinois.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma, GED or higher education;
  • Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance abuse services.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Requires demonstrated ability to work constructively with clients, other providers and the community
  • Requires knowledge of community resources for referral purposes
  • Requires understanding and ability to put into practice the Mental Health Code and Confidentiality Act.
  • Requires understanding and ability to put into practice applicable agency policies and procedures

Employment Status: Full-time; 4pm-8am shifts

Reports to: Crisis Program Director

Supervises: N/A

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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