MCRT Practitioner

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 pr actitioner 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.