Recovery Resources
Crisis Response Mental Health Specialist
Recovery Resources, Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
Job Details
Job Location Shaker Heights - Shaker Heights, OH
Crisis Response Mental Health Specialist
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your community?
Recovery Resources , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to mental and behavioral health services, is seeking a compassionate and skilled
Crisis Response Mental Health Specialist
to join our innovative crisis response team. This is a
community-based role
focused on responding to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis-providing de-escalation, stabilization, and linkage to needed services.
About the Role:
Developed in partnership with the
Shaker Heights Police and Fire Departments , the Crisis Intervention Specialist plays a vital part in responding to mental health emergencies alongside-but independent of-first responders. The primary goal of this program is to
minimize immediate risk, prevent harm, and reduce unnecessary use of emergency departments, police interventions, or inpatient hospitalizations .
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and peer support specialists, using a
city-owned vehicle
to provide immediate on-site care, follow-ups, and wellness checks throughout the community.
Key Responsibilities: Provide rapid, in-person crisis intervention and clinical support in coordination with first responders Provide de-escalation, stabilization and linkage to needed services Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and peer support specialists Use a city-owned vehicle to provide immediate on-site care Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables and departmental, local, state and federal policy and requirements What We Offer:
Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Generous paid time off 10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays Supportive, mission-driven culture with opportunities for growth If you're committed to enhancing public safety and mental health through compassionate crisis intervention, we invite you to apply and be part of a forward-thinking team making a real impact.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or related human services field Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, in crisis intervention, mental health or related field Proven ability to work under pressure and in high stress situations A commitment to and interest in the mission of the department to enhance public safety through community-centered approaches to prevention and intervention Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in crisis response, mobile crisis teams, or co-responder programs Knowledge of local mental health resources and systems of care Ability to work independently in dynamic environments
Job Location Shaker Heights - Shaker Heights, OH
Crisis Response Mental Health Specialist
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your community?
Recovery Resources , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to mental and behavioral health services, is seeking a compassionate and skilled
Crisis Response Mental Health Specialist
to join our innovative crisis response team. This is a
community-based role
focused on responding to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis-providing de-escalation, stabilization, and linkage to needed services.
About the Role:
Developed in partnership with the
Shaker Heights Police and Fire Departments , the Crisis Intervention Specialist plays a vital part in responding to mental health emergencies alongside-but independent of-first responders. The primary goal of this program is to
minimize immediate risk, prevent harm, and reduce unnecessary use of emergency departments, police interventions, or inpatient hospitalizations .
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and peer support specialists, using a
city-owned vehicle
to provide immediate on-site care, follow-ups, and wellness checks throughout the community.
Key Responsibilities: Provide rapid, in-person crisis intervention and clinical support in coordination with first responders Provide de-escalation, stabilization and linkage to needed services Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and peer support specialists Use a city-owned vehicle to provide immediate on-site care Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables and departmental, local, state and federal policy and requirements What We Offer:
Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Generous paid time off 10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays Supportive, mission-driven culture with opportunities for growth If you're committed to enhancing public safety and mental health through compassionate crisis intervention, we invite you to apply and be part of a forward-thinking team making a real impact.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or related human services field Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, in crisis intervention, mental health or related field Proven ability to work under pressure and in high stress situations A commitment to and interest in the mission of the department to enhance public safety through community-centered approaches to prevention and intervention Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in crisis response, mobile crisis teams, or co-responder programs Knowledge of local mental health resources and systems of care Ability to work independently in dynamic environments