In House Crisis Specialist-Athens

Will work in the Crisis Services Unit as the in-house crisis specialist. Will be responsible for face-to-face (or via teleservices) crisis assessments and referral services for individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Duties shall include initial contact and assessment activities, crisis intervention and symptom management techniques, commitment evaluations, and referral and admission services. Will work closely with psychiatrist, nurses and counseling staff. Will make appropriate referrals to Andrews Center services as well as to other community agencies. Will assist with maintaining good public relations with agencies accepting and referring individuals for mental health services.

This position may require the employee to drive representing the Center and therefore must have current Texas drivers license and meet insurability criteria. Individuals who do not meet insurability criteria and are considered a “poor driver” cannot be employed in this position that requires or includes driving. The guidelines for determining “Poor Drivers” are based upon insurability standards of the Centers automobile insurance carrier.