Crisis Intervention Specialist, Emergency Mental Health, 40 Hours, Overnight, University Campus
Core
Provides crisis evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning for patients in psychiatric crisis on-site and off-site, including triage, discharge planning, and coordination of community services.
Role type
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Mental Health Crisis Interventionist
Builds
Comprehensive treatment plans and safe therapeutic environments for psychiatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Crisis Intervention
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Treatment planning, Case management, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Regulatory compliance, Quality improvement
Preferred skills
LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC licensure
Technologies
Computer ordering systems, Electronic health records (implied by documentation/billing)
Responsibilities
Triages calls of patients with psychiatric emergencies including suicide ideation; Assigns appropriate clinical level of care including inpatient, outpatient, or diversion programs; Develops and maintains a safe therapeutic environment; Coordinates community services and discharge planning; Documents evaluations and referrals to comply with regulatory requirements; Obtains vital signs and specimens as ordered.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC