Access-Supports for Living Careers

Description

Location: New Rochelle, NY

Hours: Per Diem

Rate of Pay: $30.21

Position Summary: The Guidance Center of Westchester’s Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) was designed to serve individuals of all ages who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. We are currently seeking an MCRT Practitioner to join our dynamic team. A MCRT Practitioner does not require a license, but must be able to provide professional staff (Licensed Clinicians) with back up duties within the Mobile Crisis Response Team.  All crisis situations are designed as a team response between a clinician and a peer member. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, the peer worker helps the Individual in linking them with services.  MCRT coverage must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. The team will be co-located with local police agencies and will be deployed through the local police department for immediate crisis response in the community.  The mission of the MCRT is to deliver person-centered, trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent services. These are high-quality, effective and integrated community-based services that promote resiliency, rehabilitation, and recovery.   

Position Responsibilities: 

• Builds relationships with clients leading to the development of life goals and enhanced engagement in recovery. 
• Links clients to resources, services and natural supports internally at TGCW and in the external community to support attainment of recovery goals and reduction of isolation. 
• Works with clients to increase positive social connections and develop stronger family connections, improve life skills including obtaining necessary resources and empower the client to increase wellness self-management. 
• Documents all interactions in EMR. 

• Promotes linkage to services by assisting clients with the coordination of appointments, providing appointment reminders and escorting and/or driving to appointments based upon the client’s needs and preferences. 
• Will triage calls be able to assess an appropriate clinical response as authorized by the licensed clinician on the team. 
• Participate in program staff/case conference meetings to promote efficient communication and care. 
• Will assist in assessing individuals to provide them with the support needed to divert an ER visit or hospitalization. 
• The practitioner must be skilled in developing exceptional follow-up diversion planning for individuals served by the Mobile team. 
• A Mobile Crisis Response Practitioner does not require a license, but must be able to provide professional staff (Licensed Clinicians) with back-up duties within the Mobile Crisis Response Team. 
• Practitioners are required to be skilled in clinical triage and assessment of all emergency, urgent, and routine calls. 

Qualifications: 

• -Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field required 
• 1-3 yrs. experience in a Human Service-related field and/or lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services or experience with Mental Health population 
• Demonstrated peer support or mental health experience 
• EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V