Specialist, Crisis Intervention- PRN

Overview

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Health Joy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Professional Development Support

Description

Reporting to the Program Manager, Crisis Services, the Specialist, Crisis Intervention provides rapid response, screening, and early intervention to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in community, home, and facility settings.

• Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing crisis.
• Works with individuals in crisis to problem-solve and identify solutions for resolving the crisis or assists in arranging assessment and treatment in an appropriate setting.
• Works with individuals’ family members and support system to engage in safety planning and the crisis resolution process.
• Assists in creation of an immediate plan to maintain safety.
• Provides coordination of care and linking to appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the individual.
• Provides follow up contact within two business days (or according to protocol) following a crisis episode to individuals returning to their community setting to check on referrals and identify further needs.
• Collaborates with agency staff, departmental staff, stakeholders, and referral sources on individual cases and to ensure strong community relationships.
• Participates in clinical, administrative, and supervisory meetings.
• Maintains administrative and clinical files, reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
• Complete trainings as assigned.
• Always represents Signature Health in a professional manner; includes maintenance of appropriate professional appearance as outlined in the dress code policy, and demonstration of respectful interactions with patients and team members.

• High School Diploma required.
• Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS) designation or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) with at least one year of experience in substance use and mental health with minimum 2 years in recovery and plan for maintaining recovery is required. Crisis experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Ohio driver’s license.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the local Mental Health System.
• Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, email, time sheet management, electronic health records, using Microsoft Office Applications, ADP and other relevant software.
• Must have basic electronic communication and internet skills to gather information required for the program or program participants.

• Work may be performed in a variety of settings, including community, home, and facilities.
• Work involves potential exposure to patients experiencing agitation, which may increase risk for disruptive or aggressive behavior.
• Flexibility to work evenings and extended hours is required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
• Hearing, speaking, and vision adequate to communicate with clients or patients in person, over the telephone, or through telehealth technology.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity…