Crisis Intervention Specialist/Driver (CIS) - Part-time

pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongCrisis Intervention Specialist/Driver (CIS)/strong/span/p pstrongProgram Location:/strong MCI / Brocktonbr /strongEducation:/strong High school diploma or equivalent experiencebr /strongPay Range:/strong $20-$24/hrbr /strongStatus:/strong Part Time; multiple positions, 3pm-11:30pm; 11pm-7:30am/p pstrongAbout Us/strong/p pHigh Point Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life./p pCIS staff provide basic security and patient safety monitoring within the MCI and CBHC programs. CIS utilizes strong verbal de-escalation skills to maintain staff and patient safety. CIS staff are requested to be approved drivers for the organization to assist with transportation of patients home from services, admission to an inpatient program, or other external appointments are requested. Drivers have access to the company vehicle./p pstrongBenefits/strong/p ul liMedical Insurance  /li liDental Insurance  /li liVision Insurance  /li liLong short term disability /li liDiscounted auto/home and renters insurance /li li403b - Retirement /li liFSA DCA/li liPFML/li liEmployee Assistance Program /li liBonuses Referral/li liEligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach/li liCompany paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's/li liFree meals at select programs (when available)/li liUnmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)/li /ul pstrongCrisis Intervention Specialist Requirements  /strong/p ul li pAbility to problem solve in a timely and therapeutic manner/p /li li pAbility and willingness to relate and care for diverse patient populations/p /li li pMust present as courteous and professional at all times/p /li li pDemonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks/p /li li pMust have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion/p /li li pKnowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPHAO`s electronic medical records/p /li li pMust have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner/p /li li pAn understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs/p /li li pAn understanding of boundaries and ethics/p /li li pComply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations/p /li li pTB screening/p /li li pCertification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program/p /li li pCPR Certification (HPAO onboarding training)/p /li /ul pstrongCrisis Intervention Specialist Job Duties  /strong/p ul li pAbility to set limits and enforce rules/p /li li pCompliance with DMH, Joint Commission and all other regulatory agencies/p /li li pKnowledge of ASAM criteria/p /li li pIntervene as needed in a developing crisis/p /li li pUtilizes Walkie-Talkie as a campus responder/p /li li pResponsible for conducting building internal and external security rounds/p /li li pAssist with routine and emergency medical and psychiatric problems including 1:1 observation, safety checks, emergency procedures/situations, etc./p /li li pAssist with Restraint Seclusion per Policy/p /li li pRecord interactions and observations about the patients’ behavior in daily reports and communicate verbally to nursing or clinical staff any pertinent information and participates in treatment team as required/p /li li pConduct/assist with room and property searches when indicated/p /li li pUtilize standard precautions at all times/p /li li pDemonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right/p /li li pAttend all unit, facility meeting and case conferences as director by Supervisor/p /li li pAttend mandatory training/p /li /ul pstrongCrisis Intervention Specialist Qualifications/strong/p ul liMinimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED and a minimum of one year supervised experience in mental health/ substance abuse treatment or a closely related field preferred/li /ul