School Based Children's Crisis Response Specialist

Job Description

Position Description:

• The School-Based Children's Crisis Response Specialist (CRS) will respond in person to crisis calls at their assigned schools and utilize verbal de-escalation skills, functional assessments, crisis planning/ safety planning and/or community resources to assist consumer(s) in managing and/or gaining control of the crisis.
• CRS ensures that persons in crisis are called in advance if possible to indicate the team is on the way with and estimated time of arrival as well as to inquire concerning additional needs and the need for law enforcement support. Law enforcement should be involved only when the situation indicates the need per CREOKS protocol.
• Stays in contact with the school Crisis Assessment Therapist to support the team and provides all necessary information to the therapist in order to determine the need for assessment and best supports to be provided to persons in crisis at the school.
• Provide advocacy, linkage, and referral services to ensure persons in crisis can be served in the least restrictive environment.
• Ensures that all consumers served and referred to a CREOKS clinic receive follow-up to promote engagement in clinic services.
• Will support their assigned clinic with clinical support to children and families as indicated by the local site director when not involved in crisis calls.
• Responsible for documenting services in accordance with ODMHSAS, OHCA, CARF and CREOKS rules and regulations. Documentation, to include billing, is to be completed on a daily basis but no later than the beginning of the next work day.
• CRS will log all calls, outcomes, and follow up calls in to EON within 24 hours, as well, as collect outcome measures for respective grants when indicated on the designated timeline.
• Responsible for understanding and following all of the administrative, clinical, and programmatic policies and procedures of the agency.
• CRS will be part of team and staff meetings both at school and at the Broken Arrow clinic
• CRS will ensure they are communicating with clinic supervisors when they have a call. They will also communicate with all school staff involved and ensure that all details are being communicated thoroughly.
• Ensures all crisis calls are answered and responded to in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements:

• Maintain current ODMHSAS case management (CMI or CMII) certification.
• Basic understanding of social and cultural factors influencing human behavior.
• Knowledge of various treatment modalities as well as a basic understanding of the impact of physical health on overall wellbeing.
• Capability to work as part of a team.
• Core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders
• Complete the CAMS CM2 training and CAMS 4-Teens training.
• Complete the Critical Time Intervention training.
• Complete the CPR, First Aid, and Synergy Training.
• Complete Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.
• Complete Online Training on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating.
• Complete CREOKS Training for Providing Home-Based Services.
• Complete CREOKS Training on consumer rights, confidentiality, the civil commitment process (43A), EMTALA, and ethics.
• Experience working in crisis settings is preferred.
  
  

Company Description

CREOKS Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health, wellness, and social services. Our behavioral health division offers more than 40 years of quality services and program that benefit adult, adolescents, and children. We currently have 24 locations across Eastern Oklahoma and one in Mountain View Arkansas. CREOKS’ reputation has allowed us to work with local agencies, schools, and civic organizations.

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, joining CREOKS gives you the opportunity to affect meaningful change in people’s lives. It also means being a part of an accredited and recognized nonprofit who invests in your future. CREOKS offers a collaborative, positive work environment, free Continuing Education workshops, the NHSC Loan Repayment Program in 19 of our locations, a Leadership Institute for paths to management, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

CREOKS Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health, wellness, and social services. Our behavioral health division offers more than 40 years of quality services and program that benefit adult, adolescents, and children. We currently have 24 locations across Eastern Oklahoma and one in Mountain View Arkansas. CREOKS’ reputation has allowed us to work with local agencies, schools, and civic organizations. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, joining CREOKS gives you the opportunity to affect meaningful change in people’s lives. It also means being a part of an accredited and recognized nonprofit who invests in your future. CREOKS offers a collaborative, positive work environment, free Continuing Education workshops, the NHSC Loan Repayment Program in 19 of our locations, a Leadership Institute for paths to management, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.