Crisis & Intake Therapist Job Aurora area,Colorado USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State:
Greeley, Colorado Department Name:
Psych Intake & Assess-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night Job Category:
Clinical Care $10,000 Hire On Incentive Available!

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.

In your role as a Crisis and Intake Therapist, you will join an exceptional team at Banner Health providing comprehensive mental health evaluations and coordinating behavioral health care. You will ensure the most appropriate level of care is being given in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures. This position provides crisis assessment and support to patients and family members who are experiencing serious psychological or psychoactive substance abuse disorders.

Being able to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams within the organization and outside agencies is a must (this includes providing telehealth services for other Banner facilities). This position will support patients in person at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center as well as telehealth cervices to support our rural hospitals.

Schedule:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday nights, 7pm to 7:30am, fixed schedule with alternating holidays. Enjoy a flat rate $5.00/hour night shift differential when applicable.
* If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals.

The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses and coordinates behavioral health care to ensure the most appropriate level of care in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures. This position provides crisis assessment and support to patients and family members who are experiencing serious psychological or psychoactive substance abuse disorders. This position communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams within organization and outside agencies.

CORE

FUNCTIONS

Performs emergent/non-emergent behavioral health assessment of mental health and psychoactive substance abuse patients. Makes recommendations regarding patient’s level of care needs and resources. Coordinates inpatient and outpatient admissions or alternate level of care facilities. Provides crisis stabilization therapy or intervention therapy skills during critically changing behavioral situations. Coordination with the patient’s family, attending physician, or other hospitals and agencies may be required.

Conducts assessments in collaboration with other healthcare professionals as necessary to develop clinically safe patient…