Mobile Crisis Responder- North Region
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MUST LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOUR (4) COUNTIES: Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, Howard

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want.

Two Mobile Response Team members are paid to be on call at all times. If called to a mental health crisis in the community they will respond in pairs or with law enforcement. No two days are ever the same.

Job Description

• Function as an effective team member and represent the CCBHC in a professional manner, complete related data entry, paperwork, and notify the CCBHC after call is completed
• Be accessible by telephone and prepared to respond to calls during all scheduled shifts, arrive at any client location within one hour of being called, coordinating arrival with co-worker in any situation requiring a two-person response and develop and maintain working relationships with other mental health practitioners, case managers, law enforcement officers, school personnel, hospital personnel, and other interested parties.

Benefits

Competitive wage $18.00 per hour Direct hours (on call pay $6 hour M-F and $9 Weekend)

Generous Vacation plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

1. A mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1

2. A bachelors degree with 30 semester hours or equivalent in a human services field (including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, nursing, education) and a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services

3. A law enforcement officer with a minimum of two years of experience in the law enforcement officers field

4. An emergency medical technician (EMT) with a minimum of two years of experience in the EMTs field

5. A peer support specialist with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services

6. A family support peer specialist with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services

7. A registered nurse with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services

8. A bachelors degree in a non-human services-related field, associates degree, or high school diploma (or equivalency) with a minimum of two years of experience in behavioral or mental health services, and 30 hours of crisis and mental health in-service training (in addition to the required 30 hours of department-approved training

9. Dependable transportation and possess a valid drivers license and provide a certified driving record if transporting clients or coworkers

10. Working telephone or means to accept dispatch calls

11. Ability to work a flexabile schedule including nights and weekends

12. Experience assisting people with addictiion, relationship difficulties, depression, stress, extreme poverity, mental illness, parenting, etc.

ELEVATE CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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