Crisis Responder at SENECA HEALTH SERVICES INC – Maxwelton, West Virginia

Seneca Health Services is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center in wild, wonderful West Virginia. We provide responsible, accessible, and progressive behavioral health services. We have a wide range of professionals who are passionate about helping our clients through substance use or mental health treatment. With four outpatient clinics and two intensive treatment locations in Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Webster Counties, we serve a wide population. Our services include Crisis Services, Substance Use Disorder Assistance, Mental Health Services, and Intellectual Disabilities Support.

We are committed to supporting the well-being of our team members by offering comprehensive and innovative compensation and benefits package that prioritizes work-life balance. Some of our offerings include flexible schedules, remote work options (when possible), retirement, generous paid time off, lifestyle spending account, professional development, tuition assistance and loan repayment – all designed to promote both physical and mental health. We believe that a healthy, happy workforce is key to success, and we strive to create a supportive environment that allows our staff to thrive both professionally and personally.

Crisis Responders serve as a member of the Crisis Response Team to provide crisis services to individuals in the community and linkage to Seneca services and programs. Provide intensive crisis services for clients at risk of involuntary commitment to a state psychiatric hospital or to a diversion psychiatric hospital. Provide or arrange for community-based outpatient and residential treatment in addition to supports prior to, during and following the mental hygiene process in order to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field required; West Virginia Social Work License preferred. One year experience in behavioral health required; Valid driver’s license and vehicle required; Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES & a drug screen.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Able to represent Seneca in a positive manner i.e. maintaining a positive attitude/performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca’s Mission & Code of Conduct/Ethical Practices.

Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills required

PURPOSE:

Serve as a member of the Crisis Response Team to provide crisis services to individuals in the community and linkage to Seneca services and programs. Provide intensive crisis services for clients at risk of involuntary commitment to a state psychiatric hospital or to a diversion psychiatric hospital. Provide or arrange for community-based outpatient and residential treatment in addition to supports prior to, during and following the mental hygiene process in order to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend or crouch; talk and hear; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and rarely up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. Local travel required.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.