The Crisis Response Specialist, under professional supervision, accepts direct calls from Community Response Network (CRN), law enforcement, first responders and supervisors for prompt community response on a flexible schedule that may include providing client transport to medically necessary services and well checks.

Crisis Response Specialist is able to perform crisis assessments in the community and ED, has strong verbal and written clinical skills, is able to staff cases for inpatient and safe plans with BHMP's and supervisors. Able to work closely with law enforcement, first responders, persons receiving crisis services and their supports under stressful situations at all hours in a professional and calm manor. Crisis Response Specialist is able to write Title 36 applications, has broad knowledge of A.R.S., area resources, funding streams and insurances to either place clients in community with supports, in network or other hospitals according to the level of care needed.

The Crisis Response Specialist position is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position. A variety of shifts are available as the crisis response teams provide 24 hour, 7 days per week coverage. As a community-based position, significant travel will be required and we provide company vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement for this purpose.

Required Qualifications
BHT: Minimum of a high school diploma and at least 2 years of behavioral health experience (may be combined educational and work experience). OR, An individual with a bachelor's degree (any) and at least 1 year experience in behavioral health. OR, An individual with a bachelor's degree in a human services related field. OR, An individual who completes a behavioral Health Technician training program through an educational institution. OR, An individual with a master's degree in a human services related field and is not licensed.