Mental Health Crisis Clinician

Allina Health • Shakopee, MN

105d • $36 - $49 • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health profession.
• 2+ years experience in a behavioral health setting.

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.
• Provide written recommendation for level of care and coordinate placement, plan and/or referral as needed.
• Conduct face-to-face, in person or virtual (telehealth) consultation with patients in crisis/psychiatric emergencies.
• Assess clinical condition and recommend appropriate level of clinical care.
• Collaborate with community care team and caregivers to provide patient-centered recommendation.
• Provide ongoing reassessment and crisis intervention while patient remains in the emergency room.
• Coordinate with placement team and/or community partners to support disposition recommendation.
• Refer patients to outpatient services either within or outside the system.
• Enter and track required data and 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree