Part Time Mobile Crisis Professional, LCAS / CCS /

Company: Monarch NC
Location: Lumberton
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

*Help Us Help People to Realize the Resilience That's Within Them.*Do you enjoy helping people to achieve their goals and dreams?Want to work for a company committed to supporting, educating, and empowering people to choose and achieve what is important to them?Monarch NC, a provider of high-quality and trauma-informed care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders, is seeking a dedicated Mobile Crisis Professional to join our Lumberton, NC team.The Mobile Crisis Professional will work as a member of a Mobile Crisis Team to provide crisis intervention though psychiatric crisis assessments and assist in short-term crisis service planning and coordination in order to de-escalate and stabilize potential situations in an effort to maintain and promote safety. This position may facilitate when necessary involuntary commitment and placement in higher levels of care._*Responsibilities include: *_* Work with team on appropriate assessments, intervention methods and multi-axial diagnosis.* Provide direct services to individuals who have requested services or who need services as identified by Screening, Triage and Referral (STR), the MCM Team, or community service providers such as hospitals and law enforcement.* Provide intervention methods such as: face-to-face or telephone assessment, behavior of family intervention, hospital or respite placement, recommendation for further intervention, the creation of a crisis plan, or follow up with assessment.* Assess individuals who are in crisis, to determine their level of service needed.* Evaluate the individual's support system, the family's or caregiver's ability to maintain the individual in the community given the present situation and determine the level of immediate support needed.* Provide clinical services including in-depth crisis assessment and behavior interventions.* Facilitate the least restrictive and safest environment for the individual requesting services. These arrangements may include hospitalization, voluntary and involuntary commitment or other placement.* Serve as liaison along with the provider and STR or other appropriate service providers to arrange for clinically appropriate follow up service for the individual and their family.* Work closely with the on-call psychiatrists in the management and determination or needed level of care.* Assist in training necessary for implementation of crisis services, to include training to staff who may be confronted with crisis situations, and serve as a resource for other training as necessary.* CSAC, LCAS, or CCS certified/licensed staff may also facilitate groups, individual sessions, and otherwise be available as needed to support the substance abuse recovery of individuals attending non-hospital medical detoxification program/facility-based crisis program.* Driving and travel may be required.* Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor._*To qualify, candidates must have the following: *_* A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field _*OR*_ a valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.* Must have at least one of the following North Carolina licenses or certifications: LCAS, CCS, CSAC or CADC.* At least 2 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities or substance abuse issues.* A valid Drivers License is also required._*We understand that in order for our professionals to take good care of our people, we need to take good care of them too. That's why we offer the following benefits: *_* *Employee Care Fund for Monarch staff facing financial hardship as a result of unforeseen circumstances like a natural disaster, house fire or other emergencies!** Employee Development Program* *Our company qualifies for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program!** Employee Referral Program* Employee Assistance Program_*...and much more!*_Come join us in our mission to support people with disabilities in growing toward their potential, reaching their dreams, and making their own informed choices about where they live, learn, work, play and worship. _*We look forward to working with you!*_Job Type: Part-timeBenefits:* Employee assistance program* Professional development assistance* Referral programSchedule:* Day shiftEducation:* Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* Developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)* substance abuse: 2 years (Required)* Mental health: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* North Carolina LCAS, CCS, CSAC or CADC (on resume) (Required)* North Carolina RN (listed on resume) (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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