Provides support to staff in Crisis Unit.
Assists nurses with various group/individual activities, including set up and clean up
Listens and responds effectively to consumers, reports observations to nurse for progress notes, assists and completes paperwork for various duties.
Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems
Maintains contact with consumers as required to coordinate activities on unit
Participates in recreational activities while ensuring safety for staff and high-risk consumer population
Demonstrates awareness in high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and maintains contact (at times 1:1) for high risk consumers
Assists team members in verbal and physical interventions to ensure safety of consumers
Assists in basic cooking and cleaning for program needs (if applicable)
Monitors supplies and coordinates or makes purchases to assure necessary items are available including games, supplies, refreshments, etc
Participates in ongoing in-service education as required
Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars as required
Executes a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change
Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers
Performs other duties as required

High School Diploma or equivalent
General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding;
Availability to work flexible hours
Experience working with adults with mental illness in a community setting and/or community mental health agency preferred

Crisis Support Specialist

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