Crisis Intervention Specialist
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Assess consumers experiencing mental health emergencies. Collaborate with law enforcement to develop safety plans or coordinate involuntary hospitalizations in accordance with Chapter 51.
Assist law enforcement with Protective Custody placements and coordinate safety plans or arrange admission to detoxification facilities.
Provide information and referrals to match consumer needs.
Provide crisis intervention services in multiple settings, including on the phone, in consumer homes, in the community or at WCDHHS offices. Services may be provided in coordination with other community partners.
Provide transportation for consumers during crisis situations.
Complete Child Protective Services Access reports. Interview individuals reporting alleged child maltreatment and enter information into eWiSACWIS.
Complete Adult-at-Risk and Elder Abuse/Neglect reports. Interview individuals reporting alleged maltreatment.
Document contacts with consumers in various databases (i.e. WISACWIS, ECHO, WITS, etc.).
Contact appropriate on-call personnel for after-hours emergencies.
Provide case management services including assessment, crisis planning and coordination and linkage to community services.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.