Crisis Interventionist | Newman Center | PRN

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

11d

About The Position

Logan Health's Newman Center is looking for a PRN Crisis Interventionist to join their team! Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Are you ready to step in and provide assistance and resources for people who cannot provide for themselves during a critical emotional or psychological event? Logan Health has a noble and fulfilling career opportunity in crisis intervention. You would be working with a small and resourceful team of licensed professionals that enjoy resources and support from one of the Flathead Valley’s largest employers. The crisis intervention team provides mental health emergency/crisis intervention services, and disposition planning to area emergency rooms and acute patient settings. As an area leader in behavioral strategy, programs and outreach, we can provide you with a unique set of tools to care for our communities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited university, and two (2) years’ experience in co-occurring treatment programs or crisis intervention work required.
• LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licensure in the state of Montana required.
• MMHP certification required.
• Current CPR certification and Aegis training must be successfully obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis intervention, emergency assessment, knowledge of SDMI and SED populations and strategies and/or utilizing stage of change treatment interventions preferred.
• Possess knowledge of cultural, ethnic, social, historical and spiritual issues relevant to the provision of mental health treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and collaborates with physicians, families, and legal system regarding emergency detention process.
• Assesses problems and determines appropriate levels and methods of intervention and implements a crisis plan, safety assessment and/or discharge plan.
• Assesses mental status, risk, and needs of person in crisis and implements treatment plan and interventions according to patient need.
• Identifies at risk patients, develops safety plans, and works with Physician/Providers and nursing staff to provide safe care and/or follow up.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members and referral sources regarding patient interventions, progress and aftercare planning.
• Provides evaluation for involuntary treatment per legal Criteria of the State of Montana.
• Coordinates with county attorneys and psychiatry regarding involuntary process and planning.
• Performs care coordination services consistent with patient’s level of functioning and biopsychosocial needs. These include, but may not be limited to; treatment planning, coordinating care, ongoing safety risk assessment, assisting the patient in the development of an effective discharge plan, and collaborating with family and community providers.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, individual or family contacts, and all treatment activities per department protocol.
• Documents care provided according to regulatory and facility requirements.
• Provides triage coverage and assistance per department protocol.
• Performs utilization review and/or caring contacts, call backs, and discharge activity.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees