Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
Crisis Stabilization Specialist
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan, Midland, Michigan, United States, 48640
Crisis Stabilization Specialist
– Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
About the Role Serves as a member of the Crisis Mobilization and Intervention Team (CMIT), provides crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals in a mental health or family crisis, and works closely with a centralized access system.
Responsibilities Evaluates requests for services on an emergency basis and provides on‑site evaluations in the community. Completes preadmission screenings using approved screening tools and techniques for consumers requesting crisis services to determine eligibility for program services and/or to recommend the most appropriate level of care. Provides backup for Access and other Emergency Services during periods of excess demand for crisis intervention and preadmission screening services. Screens inmates at the jail to assess appropriateness for post‑booking jail diversion. Collaborates with the criminal justice community to ensure that eligible consumers are released from jail and are diverted to the most appropriate level of care. Evaluates requests for detoxification and refers individuals to appropriate detox or other substance abuse facility if medically necessary. Provides referrals, arranges for psychiatric evaluations, hospitalization, or inter‑ and intra‑agency services. Educates/assists significant others and family members with the petitioning process. Assists in crisis resolution. Conducts brief assessments of the consumer’s needs and utilizes natural and community supports as available. Provides a comprehensive stabilization plan following Person‑centered Planning principles and utilizing the individual’s strengths, natural supports and community resources, and supports stabilization of individuals and families in the least restrictive environment. Ensures the stabilization plan is implemented building upon natural and community supports. Provides active intervention that is welcoming and solution‑focused and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions on an ongoing basis. Provides crisis intervention, short‑term stabilization, and intensive case management services. Facilitates placement of consumers in a respite situation for persons who are homeless or who do not feel safe in their home environment. Facilitates consumer’s transition to appropriate aftercare services and assists with implementation of Individual Recovery Plans and coordination of natural supports. Provides active outreach to consumers beginning to experience crisis or have not been making scheduled appointments. Acts as an Advocate/Liaison for the consumer and/or family with service providers and community agencies. Provides CMIT coverage as scheduled consistent with the demands of a 24/7 program. Maintains accurate and complete record‑keeping as required. Attends staff meetings. Participates in supervision sessions, performance improvement activities and professional development.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical/Counseling Psychology is preferred.
Experience:
Sufficient mental health experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level is required. One year of experience with children population is required if a Master’s degree is held. Three years of supervised experience with children population is required if a Bachelor’s degree is held. Experience providing crisis intervention services is preferred.
Licenses & Credentials:
Michigan state licensure of LLMSW, LMSW, LLC, LPC, TLLP, LP or LBSW required. Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) credential required. Valid driver’s license while operating vehicle on agency business.
Employment Standards Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Work Environment are as follows:
Knowledge
Person‑centered Planning
Characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances
Basic principles and techniques of psycho‑social assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, mental health therapies, behavioral modification techniques, and community organization/intervention
Legal systems, community agencies, and health, mental health, and social welfare programs
Pertinent regulations, medications, and daily living skills
Skills
Telephone and basic computer skills
Abilities
Establish and maintain rapport with recipients; determine therapeutic needs; develop treatment/intervention plans; monitor recipient’s behavior to assess plan effectiveness; modify plans as needs dictate.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; adapt communication according to recipient’s functioning level; establish positive relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
Listen well; adapt quickly to change; be non‑judgmental, innovative, patient, and empathetic.
Work independently; meet deadlines; demonstrate assertiveness and initiative; coordinate, manage time, organize, prioritize, mediate, advocate, record‑keep.
Work as a team member; handle stressful and crisis situations.
Physical Demands Required to stand, walk, sit and operate a computer, telephone, fax machine and copier. Frequent travel required. Must drive in all weather and perform duties at all hours according to shift.
Work Environment Hospital emergency department, county jail, and other community settings requiring effective work in a mobile virtual office arrangement and with a variety of people under difficult circumstances.
Schedule This is a full‑time position, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shifts are 12 pm – 10 pm or 8 am – 6 pm depending on the team’s needs. Staff complete eight 10‑hour shifts per period. Included in the 80 hours is a weekend coverage rotation every third weekend. Discussed further in interview.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $61,859 – $80,662 depending on experience
Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
NHSC & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program approved facility for student loan repayment program
Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
12 weeks of 100 % paid maternity and paternity leave
Employer funded short‑ and long‑term disability
Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
100 % employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year, increases with years of service
Performance‑based compensation plan with annual increases
Professional development opportunities
Free CEU training opportunities
12 paid holidays
Location 218 Fast Ice Drive, Midland, MI 48642
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– Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
About the Role Serves as a member of the Crisis Mobilization and Intervention Team (CMIT), provides crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals in a mental health or family crisis, and works closely with a centralized access system.
Responsibilities Evaluates requests for services on an emergency basis and provides on‑site evaluations in the community. Completes preadmission screenings using approved screening tools and techniques for consumers requesting crisis services to determine eligibility for program services and/or to recommend the most appropriate level of care. Provides backup for Access and other Emergency Services during periods of excess demand for crisis intervention and preadmission screening services. Screens inmates at the jail to assess appropriateness for post‑booking jail diversion. Collaborates with the criminal justice community to ensure that eligible consumers are released from jail and are diverted to the most appropriate level of care. Evaluates requests for detoxification and refers individuals to appropriate detox or other substance abuse facility if medically necessary. Provides referrals, arranges for psychiatric evaluations, hospitalization, or inter‑ and intra‑agency services. Educates/assists significant others and family members with the petitioning process. Assists in crisis resolution. Conducts brief assessments of the consumer’s needs and utilizes natural and community supports as available. Provides a comprehensive stabilization plan following Person‑centered Planning principles and utilizing the individual’s strengths, natural supports and community resources, and supports stabilization of individuals and families in the least restrictive environment. Ensures the stabilization plan is implemented building upon natural and community supports. Provides active intervention that is welcoming and solution‑focused and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions on an ongoing basis. Provides crisis intervention, short‑term stabilization, and intensive case management services. Facilitates placement of consumers in a respite situation for persons who are homeless or who do not feel safe in their home environment. Facilitates consumer’s transition to appropriate aftercare services and assists with implementation of Individual Recovery Plans and coordination of natural supports. Provides active outreach to consumers beginning to experience crisis or have not been making scheduled appointments. Acts as an Advocate/Liaison for the consumer and/or family with service providers and community agencies. Provides CMIT coverage as scheduled consistent with the demands of a 24/7 program. Maintains accurate and complete record‑keeping as required. Attends staff meetings. Participates in supervision sessions, performance improvement activities and professional development.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical/Counseling Psychology is preferred.
Experience:
Sufficient mental health experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level is required. One year of experience with children population is required if a Master’s degree is held. Three years of supervised experience with children population is required if a Bachelor’s degree is held. Experience providing crisis intervention services is preferred.
Licenses & Credentials:
Michigan state licensure of LLMSW, LMSW, LLC, LPC, TLLP, LP or LBSW required. Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) credential required. Valid driver’s license while operating vehicle on agency business.
Employment Standards Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Work Environment are as follows:
Knowledge
Person‑centered Planning
Characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances
Basic principles and techniques of psycho‑social assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, mental health therapies, behavioral modification techniques, and community organization/intervention
Legal systems, community agencies, and health, mental health, and social welfare programs
Pertinent regulations, medications, and daily living skills
Skills
Telephone and basic computer skills
Abilities
Establish and maintain rapport with recipients; determine therapeutic needs; develop treatment/intervention plans; monitor recipient’s behavior to assess plan effectiveness; modify plans as needs dictate.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; adapt communication according to recipient’s functioning level; establish positive relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
Listen well; adapt quickly to change; be non‑judgmental, innovative, patient, and empathetic.
Work independently; meet deadlines; demonstrate assertiveness and initiative; coordinate, manage time, organize, prioritize, mediate, advocate, record‑keep.
Work as a team member; handle stressful and crisis situations.
Physical Demands Required to stand, walk, sit and operate a computer, telephone, fax machine and copier. Frequent travel required. Must drive in all weather and perform duties at all hours according to shift.
Work Environment Hospital emergency department, county jail, and other community settings requiring effective work in a mobile virtual office arrangement and with a variety of people under difficult circumstances.
Schedule This is a full‑time position, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shifts are 12 pm – 10 pm or 8 am – 6 pm depending on the team’s needs. Staff complete eight 10‑hour shifts per period. Included in the 80 hours is a weekend coverage rotation every third weekend. Discussed further in interview.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $61,859 – $80,662 depending on experience
Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
NHSC & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program approved facility for student loan repayment program
Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
12 weeks of 100 % paid maternity and paternity leave
Employer funded short‑ and long‑term disability
Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
100 % employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year, increases with years of service
Performance‑based compensation plan with annual increases
Professional development opportunities
Free CEU training opportunities
12 paid holidays
Location 218 Fast Ice Drive, Midland, MI 48642
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