Liaison State Hospital

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. FLSA StatusNon-Exempt Job Role SummaryThe Liaison State Hospital ensures continuity of care for clients between Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center (SEMHC) and State psychiatric hospitals (SPH).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field with two years of relevant work experience (i.e. social work, criminal justice, etc.) are required
Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets Eskenazi Health’s driving policy requirements
Valid Indiana behavioral health and human services (BHHS) license in good standing that meets Indiana BHHS licensure requirements is required, dependent upon the degree conferred (i.e. individuals with a bachelor’s in social work must have valid Indiana Licensed Bachelor Social Worker license, etc.)
Knowledge of the SEMHC crisis continuum, outpatient services, and acute care services
Knowledge of SPH throughout Indiana
Basic knowledge of substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorders
Knowledge of client rights and responsibilities
Basic knowledge of psychotropic medication, their uses and side effects
Must meet all population-specific competencies for role and service area
Knowledge of trauma-formed, person-centered, family-centered, and recovery-oriented care.
Basic computer skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Crisis intervention skills
Motivational Interviewing skills
Ability to learn how to teach a skill based upon person-centered learning needs and learning styles
Ability to be both clear and concise in written and verbal communications
Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to think critically and problem solve efficiently
Ability to provide hands-on client care
Ability to perform safety interventions including physical safety interventions required for service area
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience serving populations in a community mental health or psychiatric hospital setting preferred
Experience working with both pediatric and adult populations preferred
Master’s degree in human services psychology, social work, or a related field preferred
Credentialed as a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Indiana preferred

Responsibilities

Embraces, understands, and operates under the Recovery Model, including AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and the spirit of motivational interviewing .
Ensures continuity of care for clients between SEMHC and SPH
Monitors and documents client progress
Provides and documents direct service to SEMHC clients receiving treatment in SPH, including discharge planning with SPH and SEMHC
Advocates for clients and ensures access to needed services, including developing and maintaining community relationships and resources
Provides reports to Division of Mental Health and Addictions and other governmental agencies
Provides assessment information for treatment planning and continuity of care
Monitors and reports on court commitments for SEMHC
Attends both SEMHC staffings and SPH staffings to assist in clients’ linkage to community and provides timely communication with clients’ families
Tracks and provides reports to courts regarding commitment status of both SPH clients as well as SEMHC clients
Monitors and ensures SEMHC stays under allocated SPH bed count
Participates in SPH service committees as needed