Sierra Mental Wellness Group provides professional and affordable individual, couple and family counseling, crisis services, child and adolescent programs, and substance abuse treatment and prevention. We employ a top notch staff dedicated to our clients and our team approach to services. Sierra Mental Wellness Group values the many talents and abilities of its employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment where employees and the Agency alike can thrive.

The Crisis Specialist is responsible for providing crisis services throughout San Luis Obispo County by way of mental health evaluations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform mental health assessments and 5150 evaluations
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals who are in distress
• Provide brief, stabilizing counseling
• Provide referral, linkage to community resources and follow-up
• Complete forms with clients who are to receive ongoing mental health services
• Assist mental health clients in obtaining social and other human services
• Communicate directly and effectively with other professionals involved
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences field required
• If licensed or license eligible, license or associate number must be unrestricted per the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• At least two (2) years of experience in crisis support services
• Demonstrated skills in crisis evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication between/among multiple entities

Essential Physical & Mental Functions:

• Function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with clients, staff and support agencies.
• Able to relate to and work with mentally ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile people.
• Communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and in groups.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Travel among program sites and community locations.
• Operate office equipment such as computers, copier equipment, facsimile and telephone.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hour shifts
• Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.50 - $34.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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