Crisis Support Specialist
OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL
Summary
Provides support to staff in Crisis Unit. May include assisting with groups, monitoring unit for safety, paperwork, cooking and cleaning.
Job description
SUMMARY
Provides support to staff in Crisis Unit. May include assisting with groups, monitoring unit for safety, paperwork, cooking and cleaning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists nurses with various group/individual activities, including set up and clean up
- Listens and responds effectively to consumers, reports observations to nurse for progress notes, assists and completes paperwork for various duties. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems
- Maintains contact with consumers as required to coordinate activities on unit
- Participates in recreational activities while ensuring safety for staff and high-risk consumer population
- Demonstrates awareness in high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and maintains contact (at times 1:1) for high risk consumers
- Assists team members in verbal and physical interventions to ensure safety of consumers
- Assists in basic cooking and cleaning for program needs (if applicable)
- Monitors supplies and coordinates or makes purchases to assure necessary items are available including games, supplies, refreshments, etc
- Participates in ongoing in-service education as required
- Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars as required
- Executes a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change
- Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers
- Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding
- Availability to work flexible hours
- Experience working with adults with mental illness in a community setting and/or community mental health agency preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding
- Availability to work flexible hours
- Experience working with adults with mental illness in a community setting and/or community mental health agency preferred
- Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Repayment Options
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time-Off
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
- Rest and Relaxation Days
- Education Leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
Company overview
The Oklahoma Mental Health Council is a prominent healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services throughout the state of Oklahoma. As a leading mental health provider, the council focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality behavioral health care to individuals and communities across the region. The organization operates multiple service centers and programs designed to address various mental health needs, including counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and community outreach initiatives. With a mission to promote mental wellness and reduce stigma, the council collaborates with local communities, healthcare providers, and government agencies to develop integrated care models. Their services typically encompass outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, case management, and prevention programs tailored to diverse populations. The Oklahoma Mental Health Council plays a crucial role in the state's healthcare infrastructure by ensuring that mental health services are available to residents regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location.