Emergency Dept Behavioral Health Diversion Coordinator NE

UnityPoint Health • Muscatine, IA

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About The Position

The ED BH Diversion Specialist reports to the Supervisor, Care Coordination and provides care to clients utilizing the Robert Young Center principles of Trauma Informed Care. This individual will provide comprehensive care coordination services for the population of focus including adults, children, and/or adolescents with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Co-occurring disorders (COD), or Severe Emotional Disturbances (SED). This position provides intervention, consultation, coordinates discharge planning with community-based services, and follow clients through the discharge process.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited nursing program OR Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, or human services.
• Current Highest License available as required by degree - must apply within 60 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Assures that all client’s receive triage/referral and ongoing care coordination services for behavioral health needs.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordinate with outpatient services.
• Requests consultation for clients that includes providers, social workers, and nursing staff when necessary.
• Delivers high quality care appropriate to the client’s individual needs.
• Completes follow-up connections to offer services to clients who were not met with during shift.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree