Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist- North at Community Health Network

Ahoskie, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Communication, Team Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Crisis Triage, Risk Assessment, Intervention, Screening, Coordination, Documentation, Consultation, Aggressive Behavior Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Now offering up to $7,500 in hiring bonuses for Crisis Therapists! Questions? Chat with a Recruiter: https://jobs.betterleap.com/ecommunity Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference The Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist conducts crisis mental health and substance abuse evaluations for consumers. Evaluates biopsychosocial status and needs for the development of an appropriate treatment/crisis plan. Provides 24-hour mental health/substance abuse emergency resources to persons in central Indiana. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving. - LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in the State of Indiana required. - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field required. - 2 + years of experience providing mental health treatment required. - Past experience in crisis triage and management, risk assessments, and working with mental health and chemically dependent populations preferred. - Experience in medical milieu preferred. - Evaluate psychosocial status and needs for development of appropriate disposition. - Provide ADL’s when necessary. Triage patients accurately and efficiently in numerous settings (Pavilion, ER, medical unit). Determine level of care. Determine level and type of risk, suicide and homicide, for each patient that presents as "in crisis." Conduct crisis intervention and support services to consumers of all ages. Conduct mental health and chemical dependency screening for consumers and family members. Coordinate direct admissions between patients' providers, inpatient psychiatrists, and inpatient units. Maintain documentation for all crisis and case management services, including but not limited to social, psychiatric, and medical histories, and presenting cases in a way that supports disposition and preliminary diagnosis. - Provides offsite and community-based response. Provides consultation services to medical units as needed. Provide consultation and education to hospital staff and external customers. Screen for acute care services including partial, outpatient, and case management. - Provide psychiatric coverage to Network Emergency departments and other departments, as needed. Present detailed cases to insurance reviewers for certification. Succinctly present cases to psychiatrists on high-risk patients. - Participate in aggressive behavior management appropriate to the population served.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist conducts crisis mental health and substance abuse evaluations, develops appropriate treatment/crisis plans, and provides 24-hour emergency mental health/substance abuse resources to central Indiana residents. Responsibilities also include triaging patients, determining the level of care and risk, conducting crisis intervention, and coordinating direct admissions.