Mobile Crisis Responder

Job Description

Job Description

Join Alleghany Highlands Community Services as a Full Time Mobile Crisis Responder and make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health crises. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise in human services while providing on-site support in Alleghany County, Virginia. Bring your passion for helping others and apply your experience in the human services field to make a positive impact in our community. Are you ready to be part of a team that prioritizes empathy, excellence, and integrity in a person-centered environment? Take the next step in your career and apply today for a chance to earn a competitive salary starting at $47,000 or higher based on experience and credentials.

• Clinical supervision towards licensure at no cost to you, according to AHCS policy (service obligation required)
• Virtual CEU's
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for QMHP-A
• $4,500 Sign-On Bonus for Virginia licensed eligible LCSWs and LPCs. |
• $6,000 Sign-On Bonus for Virginia licensed LCSWs and LPCs.
  *Paid according to AHCS policy.

You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Education Assistance, and Licensure Supervision.

For over 40 years, AHCS has been the primary public behavioral healthcare provider in the Alleghany Highlands area, offering services to adults and children with challenges related to mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities.

As a Mobile Crisis Responder, you will play a crucial role in providing immediate support to individuals in acute crisis related to mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders within the AHCS catchment area. Utilizing your expertise, you will conduct short-term mobile crisis responses, offering de-escalation techniques, safety planning, brief interventions, and coordination of services with community partners. By facilitating linkages to appropriate resources and minimizing the need for psychiatric hospitalizations, you will contribute to maintaining the individual's natural support systems in familiar settings, such as homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Join a team that values customer-centricity, excellence, and integrity, and make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Clinicians will have ongoing support and clinical guidance from a licensed supervisor. Services will typically be delivered using a team response model.

To excel in the role of Mobile Crisis Responder at Alleghany Highlands Community Services, you must possess a diverse skill set. Proficiency in behavior modification techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emergency interventions will be essential for effectively de-escalating crises and providing support to individuals in need. Strong capabilities in family, group, and individual therapy, as well as psychosocial education, are necessary for offering comprehensive care.

Additionally, knowledge of risk assessments and substance use interventions will be crucial for addressing complex mental health challenges. Understanding community mental health and public health systems is vital for advocating for individuals and connecting them with essential resources. A solid grasp of mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder principles and trends will further enhance your ability to provide high-quality care in this dynamic role.

The knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (that qualifies for QMHP designation)
• Knowledge of behavior modification; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapy;
• Psychosocial education; risk assessments; substance use interventions; etc.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health to provide advocacy and enhance an individual's treatment and access to community resources.
• Knowledge of the principles procedures techniques trends and literature related to mental health developmental disability and substance use disorders.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques. Ability to perform clinical interviews to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans. Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment positively and professionally. Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Willing and able to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as needed. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license.

If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. We're excited to meet you!

Candidates who are offered a position must undergo a background check, including social services review, and drug screen. Virginia has restrictions on hiring individuals with certain convictions. Here is the list: -2rev072019.pdf - -2rev072019.pdf