Crisis Care Specialist I, Bilingual - Santa Barbara
Company: Casa Pacifica
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Wage band range $21.00 to $33.00 per hourStarting salary is
typically between $25.00 to $26.00 per hour; however, it is
ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the
position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred and position is eligible to test
for a bilingual pay incentive. This position will not be offered as
a remote workstyle.Positions available in Santa Barbara and Santa
Maria and employees will work a flexible 40-hour schedule, with
mandatory rotating weekends (on-call pay provided during rotating
weekends).Come work with the best in mental health treatment, where
you can make a difference in the lives of children and their
families! Casa Pacifica's Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth
(SAFTY) program is seeking a Crisis Care Specialist for our Santa
Barbara office. SAFTY is a mobile crisis response service available
to all of Santa Barbara County children and youth age 20 and under
who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency. In collaboration with
Casa Pacifica's SAFTY team provides crisis services 8:00 AM 8:00
PM, 7 days a week with the main focus on crisis planning and
relationship building with high-risk youth and their families as
the primary means of preventing psychiatric hospitalization. This
program is structured to provide quick and accessible specialized
crisis intervention, in-home support and linkage to county mental
health services. SAFTY staff are authorized to place a hold
(involuntary placement in a hospital for up to 72 hours) on a child
or youth in crisis, if such a placement is necessary to keep a
child/youth safe.SAFTY staff work collaboratively with law
enforcement and when a child/youth is already receiving mental
health services, SAFTY staff consult and coordinate services with
the child's existing treatment team. SAFTY's goal is to prevent
psychiatric hospitalization, detention in juvenile detention
facilities and to provide linkage to appropriate mental health
services.The Crisis Care Specialist I is responsible for
implementing crisis planning and relationship building with
high-risk children and families in Santa Barbara County as the
primary means of preventing psychiatric hospitalizations, use of an
emergency room or use of public resources such as the police.DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in development and implementation of
pre-crisis services to existing clients of Santa Barbara County
Children's System of Care. This will include the development of a
reactive crisis plan (dealing with an immediate crisis) as well as
a proactive crisis plan (preventing /reducing crisis).Assist
children and their families in implementing their reactive crisis
plan when needed and in deescalating the crisis situation. Ensure
the safety of the child and others in the immediate situation and
activate additional resources if needed to ensure the safety of the
child and others.Works closely with all members of the treatment
team of existing clients pertaining to crisis services as outlined
in the child's crisis plan.Assist clients and their families in
preventing and reducing crisis situations by using behavioral
interventions like stress reduction techniques, relaxation
training, stress reduction techniques among others.Respond to
emergency referrals from members of the public (i.E. schools) and
crisis services (i.E. law enforcement) immediately via telephone
and respond face-to-face within 60 minutes.Develop and implement a
crisis plan in response to an emergency crisis call and assist the
child, family and other involved parties with deescalating the
situation and ensuring the safety of the child and others in the
immediate situation.Follow-up with child and family within 24 hours
of responding to an emergency crisis call and assist the family in
debriefing the episode and determining what services the family
needs in order to prevent future emergencies from arising.EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE:Related Bachelor's Degree with a minimum with a
minimum of two years' experience working with SED/high risk youth,
doing family assessments and treatment, and behavior management.
Must have strong organizational, communication and leadership
skills. Full time experience providing direct care experience in a
mental health setting and/or support services to mental,
required.Must also have a valid CA driver's license with clean
driving record, proof of insurance and abide by Casa Pacifica
travel policy. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Casa Pacifica
offers:Competitive wagesComprehensive benefits package, including
401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions
made after first year of serviceMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance
optionsFlexible spending and dependent care programsExcellent
training opportunitiesEducation/tuition assistance programsDiscount
gym and wellness optionsGroup Discount Pet InsuranceAflac Critical
Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan optionsEmployee
Assistance ProgramFree Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a
year)4 face to face or telephonic sessions per issueStress,
Anxiety, DepressionLife transitionsGrief and LossDivorceConflict
ResolutionSubstance AbuseWork-Life CounselingFree Legal and
Financial consultationsIdentity Theft Recovery ServicesCasa
Pacifica restores hope, enhances resilience, and strengthens
community connections for children, young adults, and families.We
are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to
all our communities. Our team members are empowered to share their
identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity,
equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing
environment at Casa Pacifica.Casa Pacifica is proud to be an equal
employment opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full
consideration under state, local, and federal law.Bottom of
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