Who are the clients typically served at the Crisis Center?

Clients are admitted on Emergency Protective Custody Holds. They are brought in by law enforcement personnel and are alleged to be mentally ill and dangerous to themselves, others, or unable to care for their basic needs. They are evaluated by a Psychiatrist and Psychologist who make treatment recommendations for each client. Civil Commitment Mental Health Board Hearings are held at the facility for less than 50% of the clients admitted.

Demographically they are:

  • 25% Major mental illness / 25% Substance abuse / 50% Dual diagnoses
  • 60% Male / 40% Female
  • 90% from Lancaster County / 10% from other Region V counties (Southeast Nebraska)

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1. Why work for the Crisis Center?
2. Who are the clients typically served at the Crisis Center?
3. What duties would I be expected to perform?
4. How does the interview process work?
5. Who works/is hired for employment?
6. What kind of training is given?
7. What are the expectations of an on-call employee?
8. How many hours could I work as an on-call employee?
9. How does an on-call employee get hours?
10. What are the shift hours?