Crisis Intervention Specialist

*This position provides mandated mobile crisis services and is* *field based. The current vacancies are in Ukiah and Fort Bragg.* **The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur.** ***Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium******.*** Under general supervision, provides psychiatric crisis intervention and counseling in an immediate or emergency response to assess and enhance a client’s mental and emotional stability. This position is field/community-based and responds to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance-related crises across Mendocino County, including encampments, shelters, and/or other field/community locations. This position may be part of a 24/7 on-call response team. **Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.** *Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.* *Duties may include but are not limited to the following:* - Provide crisis intervention response in lieu of law enforcement when community members are undergoing a behavioral health crisis; when appropriate, avoid using involuntary psychiatric hospitalization by providing alternative treatment resources which may include consultation, crisis intervention and referral to brief treatment and/or diversion or other voluntary crisis services as available. - Must be part of a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 crisis response coverage, providing timely on-site or remote support to individuals in crisis. - Carry and maintain a police radio to ensure real-time communication with dispatch, law enforcement, and emergency personnel during crisis response; perform routine checks on assigned equipment (police radio, smartphone) and promptly report any malfunction or issues to ensure operational readiness. - Give advice on behavioral health-related service calls pertaining to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150 and 5585. - Serve as a liaison between the Police Department, other departments in the community, the public, and private community-based organizations that provide behavioral health, crisis intervention, and homeless and supportive housing services. - Conduct assessments to determine the need for voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines; document assessments and maintain statistics related to crisis services. - Provide discharge planning, referrals, and follow-up consultation to behavioral health treatment programs or facilities; provide case finding consultation, evaluation and referral services. - Consult with behavioral health and medical professionals, supervisors, and staff regarding client’s status and disposition. - Write chart notes in accordance with professional standards, state regulations, and department protocol, and ensure proper filing is submitted. - Observe and document client's behavior; assess client's psychiatric and psychosocial needs and identify appropriate treatment goals and objectives. - Develop lines of communication between the County and the community by explaining programs; provide information and advice to law enforcement agencies, community organizations and the general public. - Collaborate with families to help them navigate and cope with the client’s difficulties. - Provide telephone crisis counseling for clients and crisis consultation for local agencies. - Perform other related duties as assigned. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED** **Education and Experience:** Must meet California Code of Regulations Title IX, §630 requirements for Rehabilitation Specialist: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting, including at least…