Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) Staff

Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center with 12 locations in Northwest Iowa.  Our mission is to provide affordable quality behavioral health services to the people of the communities we serve, respecting each individual’s dignity, worth, and potential for growth. Ensuring an environment of confidentiality and dedication – we put our people first.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO – 160 Hours first year with Annual Increases
• Double Time on Holidays Worked
• 401k Retirement Plan – 5% Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Approved Sites for NHSC Loan Repayment

Position Summary:

MCAT is a 24/7 program for children and adults that dispatches Crisis Response Staff to homes, schools, private residences or other public places where a mental health crisis is occurring. The MCAT team is responsible for: de-escalating crisis situations (utilizing active listening, motivational interviewing, ASIST, SBIRT, etc.), developing crisis safety plans, making referrals for on-going mental health care and other services as identified, and scheduling follow-up services. The Community-based Crisis Stabilization program provides short term services (up to 5 days)  designed to de-escalate a crisis situation and stabilize an individual where they live, work or recreates.

Requirements:

Minimum of one of the following is required:

• Mental Health Professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1
• Bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours or equivalent in a Human Services field (including, but not limited to, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education) and a minimum of one year experience in behavioral or mental health services.
• Law Enforcement Officer with a minimum of two years experience in the law enforcement field.
• Emergency Medical Technician with a minimum of two years experience in the EMT field.
• Peer Support Specialist, Family Support Peer Specialist or Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year experience in behavioral or mental health services.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services-related field, associate degree, or high school diploma (or equivalency) with a minimum of two years experience in behavioral or mental health services, and 30 hours of crisis and mental health in-service training (in addition to the required 30 hours of department-approved training)
• Computer Skills
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual a plus, but not required

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