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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or another behavioral health field as required by licensure or credential.
• For Crisis Intervention Specialist I, at hire: Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, or registered Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). A QMHP is acceptable for hire, but employees must pursue the clinical license applicable to their degree: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• For Crisis Intervention Specialist II, at hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Broad knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention principles and the ability to apply them with individuals, families, and/or groups, taking account of development, aging, illness-related changes, acute, chronic, and terminal illness, culture, and literacy.
• Knowledge of medical, mental health, and substance use diagnoses, disabilities, treatment procedures, acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, common medications and their effects or side effects, and medical terminology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, including effective triage of patient and family needs, interdisciplinary teamwork, collaboration with community stakeholders and resources, and written documentation.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice with populations that have experienced historical marginalization.
• Ability to locate, use, and advocate for patient and family access to hospital and community resources.
• Ability to navigate an electronic medical record and use basic computer programs effectively.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements and the current health care environment; ability to serve as a resource to team members on these issues.
• Crisis Intervention Specialist II: Two years of relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or a social service organization.

Nice To Haves

• Crisis Intervention Specialist I: Experience assessing and diagnosing adults experiencing a mental health crisis preferred.
• Crisis Intervention Specialist II: Three years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, trauma-informed, short-term urgent and emergent behavioral health services in adult and pediatric emergency settings.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide behavioral health consultations and support to practitioners, family members, and patients.
• Use focused, effective, evidence-based behavioral interventions.
• Conduct brief psychosocial assessments and brief drug and alcohol assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and hold assessment.
• Provide supportive counseling and emergency department diversion.
• Coordinate care and communicate with the medical team, family, referents, access workers, and community-based providers.
• Support transitions of care and discharge planning.
• Guide patients through the continuum of care.
• Document the rationale for discharging patients presenting some level of risk.
• Recognize potentially dangerous situations and seek assistance from additional personnel to ensure safety.
• Describe and document medical necessity for hospitalization.
• Use verbal de-escalation skills as needed.