Drivers Mobile Crisis

Drivers Mobile CrisisDay & Night Shifts Available ROTATING WEEKENDSThe Department of Psychiatry at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center offers a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services for those with mental health needs. We operate two community mobile crisis teams as part of our comprehensive emergency psychiatric services. Our team provides care to patients who are either unable or unwilling to receive continuing outpatient psychiatric services.The Mobile Crisis team, comprised of a coordinator, certified social worker, and psychiatrist, visits the homes of both recently discharged patients, as well as newly referred patients seven days a week. The purpose of the Mobile Crisis Team is to perform initial screenings or ongoing assessment and stabilization.Help Bring Mental Health Services Into The CommunityJamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking an Outreach Community Driver to support our Mobile Crisis Team throughout Queens.Working alongside clinicians and psychiatrists, you will assist with community-based mental health services, transportation, patient support, documentation, and coordination of care for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.ResponsibilitiesTransport Mobile Crisis staff to community visitsAssist with crisis response and client supportCommunicate with EMS and law enforcement when neededMaintain referral records and documentationComplete data entry and administrative tasksSupport coordination of follow-up servicesRequirementsMust have a clean NYS Driver's License record. (No points, hits, restrictions. No exceptions.) Must have a minimum high school degree or general equivalency diploma. Must be able to perform computer data entry-related functions. Previous experience or interest/desire to work with mental health, social services or healthcare populations. Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to work rotating weekends.