988 Crisis Navigator

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This is a remote position on a 24/7/365 mental health crisis/suicide prevention focused team. This position will provide outbound telephonic calls for individuals who reach out to 988 and are at moderate to high risk  of suicide and need additional support and linkage to appropriate mental health resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct follow-up calls to individuals who reached out via chat/text and are deemed moderate to high risk for suicide and assess for suicide, update safety plan as needed and provide linkage to appropriate resources.
• Monitor and measure progress of individuals receiving follow-up services
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings and supervision.
• Maintain accurate and detailed call reports of each contact.
• Meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation.
• Answer incoming chats/texts from visitors utilizing 988.
• Assist in administrative tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Demonstrates high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources.
• Knowledge of suicide assessments.
• Skill in providing crisis intervention.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work or Certified Recovery Peer/Recovery Coach required.

Years of Experience

One year of crisis intervention or suicide prevention preferred.  

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Shift Availability

Saturday-Wednesday (Thur/Fri off) 2pm-10:30pm CST

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.