Job Description:

Job Title: Crisis Specialist I

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Crisis Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary: Are you a passionate and dedicated Crisis Specialist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Crisis Specialist II.

Location: Columbia, Missouri, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Mid Missouri, boasting an array of recreational attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Finger Lakes State Park, kayaking or relaxing on the beach. Take a stroll through the picturesque University of Missouri campus, admiring its historic buildings and vibrant student culture. Indulge in a culinary adventure downtown, where a variety of restaurants are. There is something for everyone in Columbia, Missouri.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & morePaid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payNHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistanceTop-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive! - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Zero Suicide initiative. Provide client follow-up, monitor and track data information, complete data tracking reports and document all required information in the electronic health record.Provide follow-up and complete the identified risk assessment when necessary to potential clients who have presented with an elevated risk level.Provide phone, face-to-face, and mobile crisis intervention as clinically appropriate and document all contacts on appropriate forms.Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling, utilizing experience and ability to meet the needs of the client and treatment goals.Assess and facilitate admission to the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit, as well as, assess clients wishing to be discharged from the unit for dangerousness.Consult with area law enforcement and/or hospital emergency rooms and advise regarding alternatives for disposition of non-Burrell clients and Burrell clients.Participate in and contribute to the various staff development activities of Burrell.Provide crisis intervention services and participate in emergency services to provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis.Attend scheduled conference calls, webinars, face-to-face meetings/trainings, and individual and group supervision.Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Crisis Services or designee.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in the Human services field (Master's degree preferred)Prefer LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, LPC

Additional Qualifications:

Work independentlyEstablish effective relationships via telephone and face-to-face contactsAdaptability (ability to perform effectively in the face of changing job demands)Initiative (taking necessary and appropriate action on one's own)CPR/First aid and CPI certifiedAble to follow direction and accept supervision

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.