Crisis Worker - Adult Community Mobile Crisis
Company: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
ABOUT PATH INC.PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a
comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual
Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and
supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast
Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of
accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH,
Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards
related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff
accomplishments and contributions.Our Mission? To Help Individuals
Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.WHY WORK AT
PATH?PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a
comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:A
company sponsored 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical
Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal &
Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term
Disability!SUMMARYTo promote the mission of PATH to help
individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being
an effective team member. To work as a team member to provide
crisis intervention, support, safety plans and linkages to youth
and families in Northeast Philadelphia, Region 1. The program
operates 365 days/year, 24 hours/day.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's or
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human
service field: i.e. social work, counseling, psychology, criminal
justice.1 year experience in the Behavioral Health system.Ability
to use an Electronic Health Record.Good interpersonal and
communication skills.SPECIFIC DUTIES: Provide crisis assessment,
intervention, education, and support in person, with assigned team
member, within a designated time frame to referrals received by
DBH/CBH.Utilize approved evidence-based practices and tools when
providing crisis assessment and intervention, including SAMHSA
crisis intervention guidelines and resolution models.Assure all
interventions are person-centered and driven by the individual and
their family/supports.Obtain from the family/supports, if release
of information allows, an understanding of the events that led to
the crisis from everyone's perspective.If the individual is
currently receiving services, collaborate with other treatment
providers, if release of information allows. Assist the individual
in obtaining and maintaining culturally appropriate basic living
needs including but not limited to housing, food, medical care,
recreation, and education through linkage to resources and
additional supports.To provide follow-up care and/or transfer to
other levels of care from the moment that an assessment is
completed, and the plan has been developed.Assure appointments are
scheduled at a time and place convenient for the individual.To
complete or assist others in completing involuntary commitment
petitions.To arrange and follow through with voluntary or
involuntary hospitalization admissions.To follow all procedures
regarding the initiation of a commitment.Link the individual to the
CRC or other 24/7 crisis staff and remain with them until the
connection and collaboration is completed.Develop with the
individual and their family/supports, if available, a safety/
crisis plan obtaining everyone's perspective, strengths and
ideas.Be knowledgeable of local community resources and services
and provide care coordination.Provide up to 72 hours of
intervention by scheduling follow up appointments at a time
convenient for the individual, which includes evening and weekend
appointments in the home and community.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Minimal in
nature. PI183243176
Keywords: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc., Philadelphia , Crisis Worker - Adult Community Mobile Crisis, IT / Software / Systems , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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