West Way Crisis Center Coordinator

County: Jones

City: Laurel

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Education: Master's Degree

Summary Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a dedicated and caring West Way Crisis Center Coordinator to oversee a residential crisis stabilization facility serving individuals with a serious mental illness. The facility is located in Laurel, MS. The purpose of the Crisis Stabilization Unit is to manage and divert individuals from entering long-term programs. The Crisis Stabilization Unit Coordinator position plays a vital part in Pine Belt Mental Health's ability to maintain daily operations of the program, supervise staff, and provide public relations for the facility.

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Franklin, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne Counties.

We offer a competitive benefits package including company paid Life Insurance and LTD. Health/Dental/Vision, FSA and HSA, 403(b) retirement and other voluntary benefits are available along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements Master's degree in behavioral health field

Professional clinical license preferred

Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required

Must have ability to work independently and facilitate diverse teams

Must have appropriate knowledge and utilization of SMI and COD diagnoses

Responsibilities Administers staff supervision, including recruitment, scheduling, and enforcement of policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate training for all program staff.

Provides clinical guidance to teams, audits charts for accuracy, integrity, and soundness