Crisis Response Tech (24 hrs/nights)(Temple -Episcopal Campus)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

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).

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
• Collection and documentation of assessment information
• Assists in monitoring patients to assure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Assists petitioners in completing an involuntary commitment (302)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree