Mobile Crisis Master's Level Placement Specialist (Hamblen)
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Morristown
Posted on: March 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.
Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is
appreciated?
You have a lot of choices in where you work---make the decision to
work where you are valued!
Join the McNabb Center Team as the Mobile Crisis Master's Level
Placement Specialist program today!
The Mobile Crisis Master's Level Placement Specialist
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Summary of role of team:
Completes face-to-face assessment of clients experiencing a
psychiatric emergency to determine level of service needed.
Facilitates referral-related activities to link clients with needed
services. Follows-up on client to ensure treatment is being
rendered.
Summary of position:
Assists with assessments at main site and in the community setting.
This position requires certification in and adequate implementation
of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide
range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping,
holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.
Mandatory to stay awake and alert during shift.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
This position is part of a team and will work closely with other
staff members. Multiple service deliveries are available such as
in-person assessments and telehealth. Clinician will ensure 24/7
coverage is provided despite any weather conditions or holidays
that may arise. This position requires frequent community
involvement and professionalism should be maintained at all times
while on shift.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and
employee will also perform other reasonably related job
responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other
management as required. This organization reserves the right to
revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover,
management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job
duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate
individuals with disabilities. This job description does not
constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
1. Participates as an active member of the crisis team
Begins and ends workday as scheduled and is accessible by cell
phone when in the field.Communicates with triage or team leader to
determine priority of call if more than one call is
pending.Responds appropriately to all flags, emails, and phone
calls.Demonstrates a consideration and concern for fellow workers
and their jobs and promotes harmonious relationships and
attitudes.Attends and participates in scheduled administrative team
meetings.Is expected to have regular and predictable attendance and
the ability to work cooperatively with others.Attend weekly
supervision.Accepts additional assignments and/or changes in
assignment and/or work.
2. Completes documentation of client care in compliance with CARF
and funder standards.
Completes all necessary documentation for each client before end of
shift.Clearly documents time of referrals and declines.Flags,
emails, or calls case managers/therapist to alert provider that
client was seen by Mobile Crisis.Fax all pertinent documentation
for referrals and document accordingly.
3. Provides face to face crisis assessments 24/7/365 according to
assigned schedule.
Provides direction to client and families in crisis. Facilitates
voluntary/involuntary placement for client or gives referral
information to client.Ensures that all clients are seen within
two-hour time frame when possible.Provides on-call crisis
intervention according to established protocol.Through client
assessment, determine appropriate level of care and inform all
parties involved of plan.Provide education and referral information
when clinically appropriate.Acts as a liaison with community
agencies and families to ensure appropriate care for
client.Determines appropriate location of assessment (i.e.
community, telehealth, ED, etc.).Spends adequate time with client
during assessment to determine needs and most appropriate services
and treatment available.
COMPENSATION:
Starting salary for this position is approximately $54,631 /yr
based on relevant experience and education.
Schedule:
Provide crisis assessments according to assigned schedule. 24/7
programming. Must give at least a six hours' notice if not able to
work their scheduled shift (unless a documented emergency
arises).
Travel:
This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to
conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and
certified driver status is a condition of employment. F endorsement
is required. F endorsement must be obtained within the first 2
weeks of employment. Must be able to provide transportation as
needed.
Equipment/Technology:
Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, and
documentation in the electronic medical record. Computer skills and
ability to utilize company program software to properly document.
Telephone and faxing skills. Must know how to send and receive
e-mails and faxes.
QUALIFICATIONS - Mobile Crisis Master's Level Placement
Specialist
Education:
A Master's degree in a health-related field of counseling,
psychology, social work, sociology and experience working with
individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring diagnoses.
Preferred Master's level licensed or license eligible
clinician.
Experience / Knowledge:
Must have course work and or experience in the areas of cultural
diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental
illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse,
suicide, and crisis intervention. Must have experience in working
with special populations including individuals with Severe and
Persistent Mental Illnesses and Co-Occurring Disorders. Computer
experience is helpful. Experience working in a crisis setting
preferred.
Physical:
Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. Handle with
Care Certification (training provided). Mandatory to remain awake
and alert during shift.Exposure to biological hazards.Hearing of
normal/soft tones and close eye work. Valid driver's license.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and
reaching. CPR and First Aid certification required (training
provided).Required to be certified in and adequately implement
verbal de-escalation techniques.Applicants should be able to
exercise sound judgement under pressure.Clinical staff may be
required to get an F endorsement to transport clients as
necessary.
Location:
Morristown, Tennessee
Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and
where your hard work makes a difference!
Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment.
Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's
license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire.
Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check,
and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to
TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to
apply.PI2546e98d6758-25660-34521754
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