Mobile Crisis Responder

SAFY is seeking a full-time Mobile Crisis Responder in Colorado to serve in the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas, Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek. As a Mobile Crisis Responder, you are required to work (3) 12-hour shifts per week. 

As a Mobile Crisis Responder, you will be responsible for providing a range of moderately to high complex clinical services with children, adolescents, and identified adults.  Be able to assist families in coordination, identification of resources and assisting with case management in a remote/mobile work setting. 

Who We Are 

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive. 

What You’ll Do

• Complete a range of moderately complex clinical services with children, adolescents, and adults. This will include diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and psychoeducational, tangible skill building, support, and crisis navigation. 
• Participates in the development of the Individual Service Plan and provides resources for ongoing mental health services. 
• Provide services at the level of frequency, intensity, and duration appropriate to prevent placement or achieve reunification. o Services provided are tailored to each individual/family’s needs, problems, strengths, lifestyle, and culture. 
• Strong understanding of M-1 Holds. 
• Develop and maintain a consultative and liaison relationship with caregivers (e.g., schools, human services agencies, etc.) to cultivate work relations, provide consultative services and/or promote the coordination and development of mental health services. 
  • Establish mutually respectful rapport and implement interventions necessary to meet needs of client/collaterals; appropriately set limits and maintain helping role as a Mental Health practitioner. 
• Complete assessments as required by state rules, agency policies, and/or contract requirements.  Assessments may include psychosocial assessments, Diagnostic Assessment Forms, and independent living skills assessments. 
• Complete all necessary documentation 

What You Bring 

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care.   You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or other approved related field of human services. 
• 1-2 years of crisis experience preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred in the field of mental health/therapeutic intervention with children, adolescents, families, and older adults/geriatric. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

What We Offer 

• Targeted hiring range: $48,000.00 to $57,000.00
  • Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, location of the position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• Generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.