Interventionist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS), Social Work, or a similar field from an accredited program is listed as a qualification.
• A bachelor’s degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS), Social Work, or a similar field is also considered.
• Four to six years of experience in mental health or social work settings with a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• MOAB training and certification are required within one year of hire; training is to be completed at the first available opportunity.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and procedures for physical and mental dysfunctions, as well as counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their histories and origins.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including assessing needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of English language structure and content, including word meaning and spelling, composition, and grammar.
• Ability to listen attentively, understand others’ points, ask appropriate questions, and recognize others’ reactions.
• Ability to communicate professionally, calmly, and effectively in speaking.
• Ability to look for ways to help people and understand written work-related material.
• Writing skills adequate to produce narrative accounts.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate ideas clearly.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.

Nice To Haves

• Four to six years of experience in mental health or social work settings with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize patients in crisis and assist with de-escalating agitated patients.
• Implement intervention techniques for individuals and advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions and assess client needs.
• Refer patients, clients, or families to community resources and services that support recovery and access to assistance.
• Provide accurate and professional psychosocial screenings in a timely manner.
• Use interviewing, diagnostic, and report-writing skills to assess patients.
• Communicate with the Treatment Team to determine disposition for patients presenting in the Emergency Department or other Medical Center departments.
• Document clear and concise progress notes and screenings in accordance with procedures and documentation standards.
• Facilitate timely and efficient patient disposition.
• Work closely with patients, their families, nursing staff, and attending physicians.
• Coordinate care, identify and address gaps in service needs, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct brief intervention counseling sessions and facilitate safe, appropriate discharge planning.
• Attend Behavioral Health Assessment Team staff meetings and in-services.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity plans