Adelphi is seeking an Mental Health Professional capable of providing crisis intervention services at a government facility in Hillsboro, Missouri.
Job Quick Facts :
- Ref# : BD-734-01
- Profession : Allied Health Professional
- Specialty : Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor
- Location : Hillsboro, MO
- Facility Type : Law enforcement facility
- Job Type : Contract
- Coverage Type : On site
- Shift Schedule :
- 40 hrs / wk
- Some weekends and evenings required
- Flexible based on coverage needed
- Case load : 30 / month
- Start Date : TBA
- Rate : $50 / hr
Requirements :
- Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, or related field required
- Active Missouri License
- Requisite health related programs or clinical services knowledge and experience
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Skills :
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing schedules to meet deadlines and emergencies while exercising independent judgment.
- Proficient in handling confidential information with professionalism.
- Adept at gathering and analyzing data to develop effective solutions.
- Able to clearly interpret and communicate complex information both orally and in writing.
Responsibilities :
- Review reports and referrals related to mental health crisis calls to determine necessary follow-up where necessary.
- Conduct individual and team mental health needs assessments and independently develop follow-up plans.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with community partners to enhance the delivery of mental health services.
- Establish processes for communicating effective strategies for responding to mental health crisis calls.
- Represent the department at public meetings and community outreach events as needed.
- Monitor legislative actions related to mental health and ensure departmental compliance with applicable laws.
- Support crisis negotiators in communication with individuals experiencing mental health crises during critical incidents.
- Provide up-to-date mental health resource information to department personnel.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and revising departmental policies and procedures for responding to mental health crises.
- Collect and maintain statistical data on departmental responses to mental health-related calls for service.
- Conduct data analysis and trend monitoring to recommend service improvements to leadership and community partners.
- Develop training curricula based on research and provide training to department personnel on intervening with mental health crisis consumers.
- Respond to critical incidents to offer guidance and support to department personnel as needed.
- Prepare written reports, records, and other communications.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
18 days ago