Crisis Respite Specialist

Description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY: The Crisis Respite Coordinator supports individuals transitioning from state hospitals, incarceration, and/or homelessness by teaching them coping skills and independent living skills that are necessary for recovery. The Crisis Respite Coordinator assists in completing a housing support plan, to include crisis resources and wellness tools, that will empower the individual served to live independently in the community of their choosing. The Crisis Respite Coordinator connects individuals served to needed resources, including the Needs for Supportive Housing survey.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Responsibilities:

Complete Weekly GRID updates and Continued Stay Criteria Docs sent to Utilization Management

Complete CONNECTS and Tx Plans, crisis planning, housing support plans

Transports INDs to program-related appointments as needed

Assists INDs in applying for/obtaining vital records, food stamps, other necessary resources

Submits referrals to appropriate services (SOAR, Supported employment, case management, MD appointments, etc)

Assists IND in applying for housing voucher or permanent supportive housing when appropriate

Review ECRA referrals and enter into ECRA Referral Spreadsheet

ECRA Health and Safety Logs (For H&S Officer only)

Document 3 face-to-face and/or over-the-phone sessions daily in ECR; including complaints, results of assessments, etc. (1 face-to-face contact for CRA)

Maintain accurate and detailed participant records

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA

Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.

Retirement Plan with employer matching

4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.

Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.

Requirements

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma

License/Certifications: Valid Georgia Driver's license

Experience: 1 year working in mental health or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Certifications: Preference for Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioners, or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists, Trauma Informed Care

Experience: At least 2 years working with individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

Bilingual abilities a plus.