Mobile Crisis Clinician-Full Time

Broadlawns Medical Center•Socorro, NM

About The Position

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more! Mobile Crisis Clinician - BMC Mobile Crisis The Mobile Crisis Clinician reports to the Crisis Services department manager and completes triage screening with de-escalation of crisis, completes safety planning, and supports clients by providing community referrals as indicated. The individual works in collaboration with Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) dispatch and other department area staff to provide Behavioral Health support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field from an accredited educational program.
Knowledge of crisis therapy and intervention techniques.
2+ years working with individuals with chronic mental illness or Emergency Department experience.
Valid Iowa Driver's License and ability to transport clients.
Ability to pass Des Moines Police Department background check and fingerprinting.
May not be convicted of a felony crime.
Ability to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team and in a high stress environment.
Ability to verbally and physically de-escalate a client utilizing BMC trained programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to complete electronic charting and documentation.

Responsibilities

Completes triage screening with de-escalation of crisis
Completes safety planning
Supports clients by providing community referrals as indicated
Works in collaboration with Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) dispatch and other department area staff to provide Behavioral Health support.