• Provide high quality psycho-social, risk  and mental status assessments as appropriate to children and adults in crisis situations due to emotional, behavioral or mental health problems
• Provide effective crisis intervention services and solution-focused treatment to children and adults that empower them until follow-up services can be obtained; establishing safety plans when indicated.
• Respond effectively to emergency phone calls and provide appropriate response to help alleviate a mental health crisis; provide information to coordinate and provide additional services and follow-up services as applicable
• Work effectively with emergency rooms and in-patient psychiatric hospitals assisting them with potential admissions.
• Maintain records, reports and legal documents consistent with Agency standards of practice.
• Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of visiting with clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related).

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Practice history indicates a commitment to strength-based, family focused values.