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Burrell Behavioral Health Crisis Specialist II in Columbia, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Crisis Specialist II
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Crisis Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday
Job Summary: Are you a passionate and dedicated Crisis Specialist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Crisis Specialist II.
Location: Columbia, Missouri, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Mid Missouri, boasting an array of recreational attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Finger Lakes State Park, kayaking or relaxing on the beach. Take a stroll through the picturesque University of Missouri campus, admiring its historic buildings and vibrant student culture. Indulge in a culinary adventure downtown, where a variety of restaurants are. There is something for everyone in Columbia, Missouri.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive! - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Zero Suicide initiative. Provide client follow-up, monitor and track data information, complete data tracking reports and document all required information in the electronic health record.
Provide follow-up and complete the identified risk assessment when necessary to potential clients who have presented with an elevated risk level.
Provide phone, face-to-face, and mobile crisis intervention as clinically appropriate and document all contacts on appropriate forms.
Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling, utilizing experience and ability to meet the needs of the client and treatment goals.
Assess and facilitate admission to the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit, as well as, assess clients wishing to be discharged from the unit for dangerousness.
Consult with area law enforcement and/or hospital emergency rooms and advise regarding alternatives for disposition of non-Burrell clients and Burrell clients.
Participate in and contribute to the various staff development activities of Burrell.
Provide crisis intervention services and participate in emergency services to provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis.
Attend scheduled conference calls, webinars, face-to-face meetings/trainings, and individual and group supervision.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Crisis Services or designee.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in the Human services field (Master's degree preferred)
Prefer LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, LPC
Additional Qualifications:
Work independently
Establish effective relationships via telephone and face-to-face contacts
Adaptability (ability to perform effectively in the face of changing job demands)
Initiative (taking necessary and appropriate action on one's own)
CPR/First aid and CPI certified
Able to follow direction and accept supervision
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees