Mental Health Crisis Clinician - Casual status

Allina Health•Fridley, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: Pre-licensed clinicians are welcome to apply with appropriate pre-license below: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Minimum work requirements of working three (10-hour) shifts/month. This includes occasional night shifts OR must be open to every other weekend rotation.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health profession
2+ years experience in a behavioral health setting
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy required upon hire or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hire or Licensed Psychologist-MN Board of Psychology required upon hire

Nice To Haves

Direct clinical experience in a hospital, mental health, or clinic setting
1 year crisis management skills in hospital, clinic, or managed care setting

Responsibilities

Assist emergency room team, in a consultant role to provide clinical care, evaluation and disposition recommendation to patients and families presenting to the emergency room in mental health or substance abuse crisis.
Provides written recommendation for level of care and coordinates placement, plan and/or referral as needed.
Uses organizational admission criteria for decision making and communicates/coordinates disposition recommendation with treatment and community teams.
Conduct face-to-face, in person or virtual (telehealth) consultation with patients in crisis/psychiatric emergencies.
Assess clinical condition.
Recommend appropriate level of clinical care.
Collaborates with community care team and caregivers to provide patient-centered recommendation.
Provides ongoing reassessment and crisis intervention while patient remains in the emergency room.
Coordinates with placement team and/or community partners to support disposition recommendation.
Referrals of patients to outpatient services either within or outside the system.
Remains up to date with current resources and patient access referrals within the system and in the community.
Enter and track required data.
Provide strong documentation of collateral contacts, guardians/power of attorneys and other caregivers relevant to the patient presentation.
Note disposition of case providing clear rationale for recommendations.
Follow necessary guidelines for documentation of discharge plans.