Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Practitioner
Full Time
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
Posted
Job description
Position: Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Practitioner
Hours: Full-Time (Shifts are M-F 7 am to 3 pm and 3 pm to 11 pm)
Per Diem and Part Time available/Weekend availability
Rate of Pay: $30.21
Location
: Mount Vernon, NY and New Rochelle, NY
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:
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Builds relationships with clients leading to the development of life goals and enhanced engagement in recovery.
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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.
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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.
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Documents all interactions in EMR.
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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.
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Will triage calls be able to assess an appropriate clinical response as authorized by the licensed clinician on the team.
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Participate in program staff/case conference meetings to promote efficient communication and care.
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Will assist in assessing individuals to provide them with the support needed to divert an ER visit or hospitalization.
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The practitioner must be skilled in developing exceptional follow-up diversion planning for individuals served by the Mobile team.
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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.
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Practitioners are required to be skilled in clinical triage and assessment of all emergency, urgent, and routine calls.
Qualifications:
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- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field required
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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
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Demonstrated peer support or mental health experience
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EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V
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