Crisis Assessment Specialist - Crisis Center - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital

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About The Position

The Crisis Assessment Specialist provides emergency behavioral health pre-screening, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and referral management to patients and their families. The role helps patients and families understand and cope with behavioral crises and facilitates appropriate transition or admission planning for patients who need placement in behavioral health treatment facilities or programs. The specialist also assists families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties that interfere with effective social functioning and collaborates interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital. This is a PRN position at the Crisis Center in the Mathile Center, as needed, with a requirement to work at least two shifts per month.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• One of the following Ohio credentials is required: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Work at least two shifts per month.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency behavioral health pre-screening and psychosocial assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and referral management to patients and their families.
• Help patients and families understand and learn to cope with behavioral crises.
• Facilitate appropriate transition or admission planning for patients needing placement in behavioral health treatment facilities or programs.
• Assist families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties that interfere with effective social functioning.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time