Emergency Response Provider at Centennial Mental Health Center Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:POSITION SUMMARYResponds to emergency and crisis calls from clients, families, law enforcement and other referral sourcesCORE RESPONSIBILITIESResponds and provides assessment and intervention services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies/crises during all scheduled shifts.Follows agency standards of practice, policies and procedures regarding behavioral health crisis responsesWorks with individuals, families, law enforcement and other agencies to coordinate appropriate level of care in crisis and emergency situationsCoordinates with specified authorizing agencies to determine necessity of inpatient treatmentObtains required authorizations prior to arranging inpatient treatmentWorks as a team member providing back-up coverage; establishing monthly on-call schedules; providing clinical expertise in areas of interest, and supporting overall crisis intervention servicesProvides coverage of fifteen (15) 24-hour shifts per monthDocuments all emergency calls in the center’s electronic health record and communicates to team members as required for Continuity of CarePlaces high value on customer service to individuals in crisis as well as referral sourcesCompletes paperwork for involuntary hospitalizations as applicable, including required 27-65 CRS documentation, in a timely and accurate mannerArranges transportation to in-patient settings when needed and obtains authorizations when needed from specified agenciesProvides emergency support and evaluations for CMHC clinical staffPerforms outreach calls in conjunction with other providers, case managers and law enforcementAssists with Continuity of Care duties as neededAttends all agency and professional trainings as assignedAttends supervision and team meetings as scheduledPerforms other job duties as assignedRequirements:EDUCATIONMaster’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related clinical disciplineCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSActive License in the State of Colorado as a LPC, LMFT or LCSW (licensed position only)EXPERIENCEDocumented experience in crisis intervention, assessment, and management in either outpatient, residential, or inpatient setting.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIESAbility to work well with special populations along with maintaining appropriate boundariesAbility to perform accurate Mental Status and Lethality assessmentSkills working with DSMAbility to serve culturally diverse populations that may have a bearing on service provision. Knowledge of geographic area and resourcesExcellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates effective time management and the ability to multi-taskKnowledge of basic computer literacy such as e-mail communication and word processingAbility to travel within the Center’s service area or to other locations as neededMulti-Lingual verbal and written fluency, preferredExperience with communication tools for hearing-impaired clients (e.g., ASL, captioning technologies) preferred