Community Stabilization Specialist - Mobile Crisis
Annual Salary $49,284
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Community Stabilization Specialist - Mobile Crisis and take an exciting step into a fulfilling career in behavioral health. Located in Hampton, VA, this onsite position offers the opportunity to engage directly with individuals in crisis, providing essential care coordination and skill building. You'll play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve stabilization through innovative strategies and a compassionate approach in a supportive team environment. You will be rewarded for your dedication and expertise in promoting mental health and well-being.
About Us
Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.
Your day as a Community Stabilization Specialist
As a Community Stabilization Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will perform a variety of essential functions to support individuals recovering from recent behavioral health crises. Your role will involve implementing skill-building interventions and engaging natural supports to facilitate effective de-escalation and stabilization strategies. You'll provide critical care coordination that acts as a bridge service, assisting clients as they transition between different levels of care.
Drawing on your knowledge of assessment and crisis intervention techniques, you will work with seriously mentally ill individuals, those with substance-related disorders, and emotionally impaired clients. You will maintain thorough documentation, monitor progress, and coordinate appointments, all while fostering effective working relationships in a supportive team environment.
Proficiency in computer usage and effective communication are essential for this role.
Does this sound like you?
Requirements for this position:
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Bachelor's Degree in Human Services such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
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One (1) year experience providing behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness or emotionally impaired.
- Must be registered with the Board of Counseling to practice as a QMHP or be eligible to register as a QMHP-Trainee within 30 days of employment.
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Valid Virginia Driver's License.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account
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Paid Time Off
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11 paid holidays
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Join our team today!
So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!
