Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist- North

Community Health Network•Ahoskie, NC

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist conducts crisis mental health and substance abuse evaluations for consumers, evaluates biopsychosocial status and needs, and develops appropriate treatment and crisis plans. The role provides 24-hour mental health and substance abuse emergency resources to people in central Indiana. The therapist triages patients in various settings, determines level of care and risk, provides crisis intervention and support, and coordinates admissions and other care. The position also responds offsite and in the community, consults with hospital staff and external customers, and provides psychiatric coverage to Network emergency departments and other departments as needed.

Requirements

LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT licensure in the State of Indiana.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health-related field.
At least 2 years of experience providing mental health treatment.
Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting.
Excellent communication skills.
Positive attitude toward problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Past experience in crisis triage and management, risk assessments, and working with mental health and chemically dependent populations.
Experience in a medical milieu.

Responsibilities

Evaluate psychosocial status and needs to develop an appropriate disposition.
Provide activities of daily living when necessary.
Triage patients accurately and efficiently in the Pavilion, emergency room, and medical unit.
Determine level of care and assess suicide and homicide risk for patients presenting in crisis.
Conduct crisis intervention and support services for consumers of all ages.
Conduct mental health and chemical dependency screenings for consumers and family members.
Coordinate direct admissions among patients’ providers, inpatient psychiatrists, and inpatient units.
Document crisis and case management services, including social, psychiatric, and medical histories, and present cases to support disposition and preliminary diagnosis.
Provide offsite and community-based responses.
Provide consultation services to medical units as needed.
Provide consultation and education to hospital staff and external customers.
Screen for acute care services, including partial, outpatient, and case management.
Provide psychiatric coverage to Network emergency departments and other departments as needed.
Present detailed cases to insurance reviewers for certification and succinctly present high-risk cases to psychiatrists.
Participate in aggressive behavior management appropriate to the population served.