Behavior Health First Responder
Resources For Human Development | |
$21.63 - $31.25 / hr | |
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Nov 10, 2024 | |
Description Position SummaryThe Behavioral Health First Responder (BHFR) provides direct services to consumers and their natural supports during a behavioral health crisis in the community. Under the authority of Management, the BHFR ensures that all operating procedures and regulations are followed. Essential Duties and Functions Direct Care
Administrative
Community Interaction
Essential Duties Addendum for New Perspectives Alternative Dispatch Team
Requirements Qualifications
Working conditions This position is an emergency first responder. Work is in the community in uncontrolled environments. Staff are expected to work in all elements of weather and may be called on to support during city-wide events or disasters. This position is at risk for being exposed to communicable diseases and unstable or agitated individuals. There is a potential for verbal abuse from those we serve. The position must be able and willing to physically assist consumers with limited mobility in and out of the agency vehicle. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Program Summary The Alternative Team, or A-Team as it is affectionately known, is a behavioral health first responder program. The team responds to non-violent behavioral health crises called into 911. Behavioral Health First Responders go out into the community in pairs to work with individuals and their natural supports to resolve the crisis. Crisis management may include connecting the individual with services in the community or transporting them to a bed-based level of care. A-Team staff may also provide support to other first responders such as police or EMS when there is a mental health or substance use element to the emergency. Resources for Human Development is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status. |