Crisis Responder Clinician

Position Summary:

The primary goal of this position is to work in partnership with secondary police officers in the downtown community improvement district to respond directly to individuals experiencing a non-violent behavioral health crisis. A paired team of a CRC and a secondary police officer will react to Downtown Strategic Operations Center (DSOC) calls believed to be related to behavioral health crises. CRC will provide effective crisis intervention services, including crisis assessment and referral services, behavioral health education and support, brief solution-focused treatment, de-escalation, mental health first aid, and connecting community members with follow-up services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work alongside a secondary police officer to respond to 911 calls and/or DSOC encounters with individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Respond to calls from DSOC when a law enforcement response is not required, but a face-to-face response is warranted.
• Always adheres to all safety protocols and follows JCR’s procedures/guidance when responding without police presence.
• Participate in cross-training with CRU, C3RT, law enforcement, and other emergency personnel as required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the Community Improvement District, secondary police officers, and other community stakeholders.
• Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and prioritize access to behavioral health services.
• Maintain a client-centered and community-focused approach consistent with behavioral health professionals' ethics and principles.
• Performs high-quality clinical triage assessments with excellent customer service skills. Documentation is written proficiently and professionally. Using sound clinical judgment develops an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan to assist the client in establishing necessary mental health services, including provisional diagnosis and thorough suicide risk assessment.
• CRC will complete all necessary documentation within BHR’s electronic records platform and ensure that BHR receives documentation by the end of the shift. CRC must be proficient in all documentation platforms and aware of account/location-specific requirements regarding documentation completion.
• Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned within the area of expertise or scope of the position.

Education, Experience, Skills Required, and Professional Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice-related field and/or certified peer/recovery specialist, but master’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of the St. Louis Area Mental Health Network, the Crisis Intervention Model, and the DSM-V.
• Minimum of six months to two years of experience in the private or public sector mental health field.
• Committed to ongoing professional and educational development. Participates in individual and group supervision, BHR training, seminars, functions, and events.
• Must work well individually and with co-workers as part of a team. Must be flexible with work hours and special requests from leadership.
• Must own an adequately insured, reliable vehicle.
• CRCs will work with numerous agencies and must meet any regulatory requirements of external partners, including vaccinations and background checks as required.
• Ability to write clinical documentation, conduct mental health assessments, and develop client treatment plans.
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training-Required-can be completed upon hire
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Strong service coordination and team-building skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required as some driving and/or transportation may be required to take clients to medical appointments, job sites, social activities, and other community resources. MO Class E or state equivalent driver's license (Required).
• Motor vehicle driving record check (Required).

At BHR, we believe that every team member has an integral role in the lifesaving treatment we provide. We are a trauma informed agency, and we hire people who are passionate about our mission and are committed to improving the lives of those we serve through our trauma informed models of practice.

Behavioral Health Response is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.