#264 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Job at StarCare Specialty Health System
Do you have a passion for working in the field of mental health? Do you have the desire to work with those who are struggling to help themselves due to a mental health crisis? StarCare’s Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a highly trained team dedicated to serving those in mental health crisis within StarCare's five (5) county catchment area. StarCare is the Local Mental Health Authority serving Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Cochran, and Crosby counties. If you operate well within a team environment and want to be a part of making a difference in people’s lives, then this is the job for you!
Work is performed under the general supervision of the MCOT Program Manager with broad latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a field based position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing crisis assessment/intervention and ANSA/CANS Assessments for adults, adolescents, and children.
- Providing appropriate recommendations for hospitalization, 23-hour Extended Observation, referrals to crisis services, and assisting with linkage to community resources.
- Coordinating and facilitating additional crisis intervention services as needed with StarCare staff, law enforcement and other agencies within the five county StarCare catchment area.
- Providing follow-up services to individuals as clinically indicated.
- Completing Magistrate Warrants when appropriate.
- Completing all required documentation within established timeframes.
- Attending meetings and trainings as necessary/required.
- Assisting supervisor and other Center staff with special assignments and/or projects.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
- 12 hour shifts Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday 8pm-8am
- 12 hour shifts Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday 2pm-2am
- 12 hour shifts Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday 2pm-2am
HOURLY RATE: $22 per hour base salary plus rate enhancements (as applicable).
RATE ENHANCEMENTS:
- Master Level Restricted LPHA (Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts): $1 per hour
- Master Level Unrestricted LPHA: $6 per hour
- Night shift: $1 per hour (Night differential is applied to hours worked between 8pm and 8am)
All MCOT staff are eligible for two (2) longevity increases. After 2 longevity increases, MCOT employees have reached the maximum hourly rate of the position. However, should you become eligible for a base rate change, or an enhanced rate as outlined above, your rate will be increased to account for the additional qualifications/differentials.
PAY INCENTIVES:
BENEFIT PACKAGE
To view the generous benefit package StarCare offers, please click on the link below.
https://www.starcarelubbock.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefits-Summary-front-back-4.26.22.pdf
This position ensures all activities support the Vision, Mission, and Values of StarCare.
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a Human Services field (Human Development/Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) with two (2) years full-time experience in a related field or Master’s Degree in a Human Service related field with applicable licensure to include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Master of Social Worker-Advanced Clinical Practitioner (LMSW-ACP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. Crisis Experience preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to work well as a member of a team.
- Must have and be able to show compassion for those in mental health crisis.
- Must be able to muti-task and work in a fast paced, stressful environment.
- Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and be able to deliver information in stressful situations.
- Must be able to use a personal computer with Microsoft Office products.
- Must be able to navigate an electronic health record platform.
- Must be willing to embrace and embody StarCare's corporate culture.
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle. Local travel is required and mileage reimbursment is provided.
- Must have current Texas driver’s license and be insurable under the organization's insurance.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
Posted 12/7/2022
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