At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is
trauma informed, values, and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this
allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our
employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) helps provide
comprehensive, coordinated mental health and substance use services to the
individual. CCBHC utilizes an integrated person, and family centered treatment
plan to help ensure the individuals needs are being met. CCBHC offers access to
care for any individual seeking help for mental health, substance use, or
community support regardless of diagnosis, residence, or ability to pay. The
goal of CCBHC is to provide a one stop shop for behavioral health services to
the individual.
If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and
like a fast pace, collaborative and team-oriented environment, then Heartland
Family Service is the agency for you.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Professionals at this level are experienced and able to work with a minimum of
supervision. Educational requirements are very specific. Decision making,
problem solving, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. This
position will work within a team environment. The individual will have the
ability to sign up for weekday, evening/overnight or weekend coverage according
to their availability. Frequency of coverage is extremely flexible.
Compensation: $45 per hour for time worked, (travel, documentation, and with
client) and $25/day stipend (one week=$225)
Work Schedule: on call overnight hours as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (one or more of the following qualifications to be met):
A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, education) and a
minimum of one year.
A behavioral health professional licensed in the state of Iowa.
A law enforcement officer with a minimum of two years of experience in the
law enforcement officer’s field.
An emergency medical technician (EMT) with a minimum of two years of
experience in the EMT’s field.
A peer support specialist who has completed standardized peer training within
six months of hire.
A registered or licensed practical nurse with a minimum of one year of
experience.
A bachelor’s degree in a non-human services-related field, associate’s
degree, or high school diploma (or equivalency) with a minimum of two years
of experience in behavioral health services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides crisis intervention and risk assessment of clients for referral
sources such as community members, law enforcement, or school systems. client
needs and makes recommendations and referrals to the appropriate levels of
care following a clinical consultation. Assessments are provided on-site and
face to face,
Conduct a crisis focused assessment and documentation to be completed within
24 hours of crisis call.
Establishes an intervention plan, with client and referral source l
participation, which specifies immediate treatment needs and follow-up.
Maintains relationships with key community resources, as well as provide
referrals to clients.
Ability to handle complex cases.
Ability to be on-call, Monday through Friday. Hours include availability from
8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F. On-call requires answering and responding to crisis
calls during the daytime hours and ability to respond to situations on-site
during those hours within the time outlined in agency policy.
Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
Refers to other Heartland Family Service programs and other community
services, as necessary either concurrent with services or for aftercare.
Maintains clinical records, meeting established standards of timeliness and
completeness.
Is prompt and accurate in completing all required reports and other
requirements.
Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele,
volunteers, and visitors of the Agency.
Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other
Agency staff.
Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and
requirements.
Develops personal and program related skills through participation in
internal and external training opportunities including printed material and
audio and/or visual media.
Creates, maintains, and shares an appropriate and dynamic self-care plan.
Strives to make connections between the agency and the larger community
whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising
and friend-raising efforts.
Essential functions of this job are to be performed remotely from home on
the HFS remote worksite.
Performs other program related duties as assigned.
DENOTES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS