GENERAL SUMMARY:
Crisis Stabilization Services at Horizons Mental Health Center (HMHC) offer 24/7, short-term services, to adult and youth experiencing a mental health crisis with the mission to reduce inpatient hospitalization admissions, reducing the amount of time with law enforcement, and engaging individuals with outpatient treatment to support their needs.

Provides intensive, goal directed services to support individuals who are in a mental health crisis which require crisis stabilization services. The team works closely with all Horizons clinical and community partners to provide services at a higher level of intensity or frequency with the goal of community tenure by the consumer.

HMHC is a Kansas, not-for-profit organization, committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals in Kingman, Pratt, Reno, Harper, and Barber Counties. Our positions include a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, holiday time off, flexible schedules, supervision opportunities for non-independently licensed staff, opportunities for tuition reimbursement, opportunity for remote work should the position allow, training opportunities, and ability to advance within the agency.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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Provide crisis stabilization services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis while at the Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC)
Interacts routinely with clients in a positive and supportive manner
Monitors and documents observations of client treatment, activities, and behaviors
Supports clients in completing activities of daily living
Collaborates with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians and other treatment providers regularly until the crisis episode is complete
With the oversight of a clinician, assists in coordinating access to appropriate level of care following assessment
Utilizes deescalating skills in intense situations
Supports consumers in achieving treatment goals, medication compliance, crisis management, monitor client one to one for safety or as needed
Collaborates with team to assist client with scheduling follow up mental health appointments
Work towards successful reintegration of consumers back into their home, community, school and outpatient/community mental health services
Schedule may include some night and weekend shifts base on community crisis needs and in coordination with direct manager/director
Complete all required documentation, training and competency reviews in a timely and accurate manner as defined by the agency.
Other activities as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLDEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Familiarity with community mental health services.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

Integrity:
A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System

Compassion:
A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.

Accountability:
Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.

Respect:
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.

Excellence:
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Computer proficiency

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years or more professional experience in mental health services, crisis response, or a related field.
Two years or more of experience working with educating and teaching clients about self-care, improving daily living activities.

LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Employee must pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.
Within 60 days of employment, the employee must have completed CPR Training, First Aid Training and other assigned trainings.
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a dependable vehicle

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