American Technology Consulting LLC

Crisis Response Specialist

  • American Technology Consulting LLC
  • Remote
  • About 1 month ago

Job Description

Description of services:

  • Facilitate Indiana’s 988-911 Interoperability Committee
  • Oversee communication plan and act as go between for 988 and 911 / first responders
  • Facilitate process to debrief scenarios or real-life examples to identify gaps in the system
  • Provide technical assistance and support for addressing problems that arise between law enforcement/first responders and crisis care continuum
  • Assist with development of relationships between providers in the crisis care continuum and law enforcement/first responders
  • Gather and organize data relevant to 988 crisis care continuum and justice system (including but not limited to JRAC, IDOC, IDOJ, PSAPs, etc)
  • Identify and develop training for 911 PSAPs, law enforcement officers, first responders, etc. as it pertains to 988 in Indiana
  • Develop and maintain operating manual, including but not limited to: data dictionary triage process, safety concerns, pros and cons of access points, as well as technology and access
  • Develop and implement integration plan for fire, law enforcement, and CIT, development of training and resources, and identify sustainable funding
  • Establish program evaluation plan, best practices, and data collection methods

Desired qualifications:

  • Personal/Lived experience accessing crisis services for a mental health, substance use, and/or suicide-related crisis
  • Experience with any first responder profession (911, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, etc)
  • Familiarity with

o Law enforcement and 911 PSAP culture and standards

o SAMHSA Behavioral Health Crisis Care Best Practices

o De-escalation techniques, motivational interviewing, and collaborative problem-solving skills

  • Demonstrates cultural and linguistic competence and understands impact of unique challenges for underrepresented groups accessing crisis services, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ populations, and rural communities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
  • Clear communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and assertiveness
  • Comfort, willingness and ability to learn, adopt, and utilize new technology and software
  • Excellent project coordination skills, including multitasking and setting priorities on work assignments

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Medical specialties:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Patient demographics:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Older adults

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Are you currently reside in Indiana, US?

Work Location: Remote

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