Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL)
Crisis Response Specialist
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL), Tallahassee, Florida, United States,
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Crisis Response Specialist.Under the general direction of the Crisis Response Clinical Supervisor, this position performs professional social work activities, focusing on providing social work services, case management, and case follow-up for potential crisis individuals of Pinellas County. Job duties are based on assignment. Objectives are to engage persons in crisis, mitigate and de-escalate tension, and assist with continuous mental health services to reduce law enforcement contact and Baker Acts. Work assignments include, but are not limited to: crisis intervention; mental health assessment and treatment through linkage with pertinent referral agencies and programs; and other supportive services as they arise. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.Position requires flexibility to work 8-hour or 10-hour shifts which may be days or evenings. Shift differential pay of 5% will apply when scheduled for evening shifts.SUPERVISES OTHERS:
NoWorks in collaboration with law enforcement deputies following their guidance and direction in respect to on-scene safety and protocolResponds to in-progress calls with law enforcement deputies in order to determine level of care required for individuals in crisisAssists law enforcement when responding to potential individuals in crisis by conducting an assessment, offering effective and efficient interventions, and coordinating carePrevents unnecessary hospitalization or arrest of individuals with mental illnessAssesses individual treatment needs related to psychiatric, medical, social, and emotional care and follow-up after Baker Act/Ex-parte to ensure engagement and access to servicesCoordinates medical response with law enforcement when medical safety is an issueAssesses an individual’s risk for danger to self or others and intervenes accordinglyExercises sound clinical judgment in determining an individual’s ability to remain safely in the communityDevelops a clinically sound safety plan in the least restrictive setting, only utilizing the Baker Act when all other options have been exhaustedDevelops collaborative crisis treatment and discharge plans that meet the needs of the individual in crisis and law enforcementDocuments all encounters proficiently by end of shiftCompletes accurate and precise supporting clinical documentation including treatment plans for all crisis individuals responded toStaffs cases with supervisors as neededRegular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the positionThis position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to workParticipates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directedThis list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related fieldGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field, preferredTwo (2) years’ experience in case management, social work, or substance abuse treatmentMust possess a valid Florida driver’s licenseAdheres to professionally recognized ethical standards of care.Ability to utilize computer and commonly used computer programs proficientlyKnowledge of precise, accurate, efficient, and coherent clinical writing skillsKnowledge of social work theory and practiceKnowledge of criminogenic risk factors and needsKnowledge of varied individual and group counseling theories and techniquesKnowledge of human behavior processesKnowledge of social service, mental health, substance abuse, educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs available in the county and stateSkilled in public speakingAbility to render social work and counseling services professionally and effectively with individualsAbility to establish rapport with individuals and to function without biasAbility to provide continuous crisis intervention service with equanimityAbility to prepare reports, case notes, and correspondence in a timely, clear and concise mannerTime management, interpersonal, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate and work with other services agencies in the communityKnowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to individuals with emotional, behavioral and/or substance use disorder problemsAbility to adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativityAbility to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplaceThe physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:Sit up to 4 hours per dayStand up to 3 hours per dayWalk up to 3 hours per dayContinuously lift up to 10 lbs.Lift up to 50 lbs.Frequently squatOccasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist
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NoWorks in collaboration with law enforcement deputies following their guidance and direction in respect to on-scene safety and protocolResponds to in-progress calls with law enforcement deputies in order to determine level of care required for individuals in crisisAssists law enforcement when responding to potential individuals in crisis by conducting an assessment, offering effective and efficient interventions, and coordinating carePrevents unnecessary hospitalization or arrest of individuals with mental illnessAssesses individual treatment needs related to psychiatric, medical, social, and emotional care and follow-up after Baker Act/Ex-parte to ensure engagement and access to servicesCoordinates medical response with law enforcement when medical safety is an issueAssesses an individual’s risk for danger to self or others and intervenes accordinglyExercises sound clinical judgment in determining an individual’s ability to remain safely in the communityDevelops a clinically sound safety plan in the least restrictive setting, only utilizing the Baker Act when all other options have been exhaustedDevelops collaborative crisis treatment and discharge plans that meet the needs of the individual in crisis and law enforcementDocuments all encounters proficiently by end of shiftCompletes accurate and precise supporting clinical documentation including treatment plans for all crisis individuals responded toStaffs cases with supervisors as neededRegular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the positionThis position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to workParticipates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directedThis list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related fieldGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field, preferredTwo (2) years’ experience in case management, social work, or substance abuse treatmentMust possess a valid Florida driver’s licenseAdheres to professionally recognized ethical standards of care.Ability to utilize computer and commonly used computer programs proficientlyKnowledge of precise, accurate, efficient, and coherent clinical writing skillsKnowledge of social work theory and practiceKnowledge of criminogenic risk factors and needsKnowledge of varied individual and group counseling theories and techniquesKnowledge of human behavior processesKnowledge of social service, mental health, substance abuse, educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs available in the county and stateSkilled in public speakingAbility to render social work and counseling services professionally and effectively with individualsAbility to establish rapport with individuals and to function without biasAbility to provide continuous crisis intervention service with equanimityAbility to prepare reports, case notes, and correspondence in a timely, clear and concise mannerTime management, interpersonal, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate and work with other services agencies in the communityKnowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to individuals with emotional, behavioral and/or substance use disorder problemsAbility to adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativityAbility to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplaceThe physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:Sit up to 4 hours per dayStand up to 3 hours per dayWalk up to 3 hours per dayContinuously lift up to 10 lbs.Lift up to 50 lbs.Frequently squatOccasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist
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