Crisis Response Tech (per diem/nights)(Temple-Episcopal Hospital)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus has provided quality care in our neighborhood for generations and is known for its behavioral health expertise- providing a wide array of outpatient services. The campus boasts a thriving med/surg unit, a full service emergency department, primary care and specialty physician offices. From our warm, friendly atmosphere to the resources of an academic health system, the teams at Episcopal come together and achieve together. Serving our patients as we would our family, the people of Episcopal deliver highly personalized care. Are you ready to re-connect at a community level? Want to join a nationally renowned team with the resources of a world- class health system? Then join our Episcopal Campus.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Required
• 1 year experience in a Mental Health related role and Associates Degree with course work in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice or education Required
• or 2 years in public or private sector for human services with at least 1 year in a position involving direct client contact with Associates degree in any other course work Required
• Basic Life Support Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree with course work in counseling, sociology, psychology, human services, social work, criminal justice, or education Preferred
• 1 year r experience required with a Bachelors Degree in any other course work or an LPN graduating from an accredited nursing or vocational school Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs triage, crisis counseling, patient and family education, referral and linkage to community resources, institutions and programs.
• Participates in registration of patients, validation of insurance coverage and in the collection and documentation of assessment information.
• Assists in monitoring patients to assure a safe and therapeutic environment and assists petitioners in completing an involuntary commitment (302).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree