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Logan Health Crisis Interventionist - Newman Center - PRN in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description Summary:
Logan Health's Newman Center is looking for a PRN Crisis Interventionist to join thier team!
Are you ready to step in and provide assistance and resources for people who cannot provide for themselves during a critical emotional or psychological event? Logan Health has a noble and fulfilling career opportunity in Crisis Intervention. You would be working with a small and resourceful team of licensed professionals that enjoy resources and support from one of the Flathead Valley’s largest employers.
The Crisis Intervention team for Logan Health and Logan Behavioral Health is currently serving the immediate area emergency rooms and acute patient settings and is expanding the service to ultimately include the greater Northwest Montana region. As an area leader in behavioral strategy, programs and outreach, we can provide you with a unique set of tools to care for our communities.
This position provides mental health assessments, mental health emergency/crisis intervention services, and disposition planning for assigned areas within the Logan Health system.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited university, and two (2) years’ experience in co-occurring treatment programs or crisis intervention work required.
LCSW/ LCPC/LFMT or PhD licensure in the state of Montana Reqired.
Current CPR certification and Aegis training must be successfully obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Current Montana MHP certification preferred and must be eligible to obtain within the guidelines of the state of Montana.
Proven experience in crisis intervention, emergency assessment, knowledge of SDMI and SED populations and strategies and/or utilizing stage of change treatment interventions preferred.
Possess knowledge of cultural, ethnic, social, historical and spiritual issues relevant to the provision of mental health treatment preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Job Specific Duties:
Coordinates and collaborates with physicians, families, and legal system regarding emergency detention process.
Assesses problems and determines appropriate levels and methods of intervention and implements a crisis plan, safety assessment and/or discharge plan.
Assesses mental status, risk, and needs of person in crisis and implements treatment plan and interventions according to patient need.
Identifies at risk patients, develops safety plans, and works with Physician/Providers and nursing staff to provide safe care and/or follow up.
Communicates effectively with patients, family members and referral sources regarding patient interventions, progress and aftercare planning.
Provides evaluation for involuntary treatment per legal Criteria of the State of Montana. Coordinates with county attorneys and psychiatry regarding involuntary process and planning.
Performs care coordination services consistent with patient’s level of functioning and biopsychosocial needs. These include, but may not be limited to; treatment planning, coordinating care, ongoing safety risk assessment, assisting the patient in the development of an effective discharge plan, and collaborating with family and community providers.
Maintains timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, individual or family contacts, and all treatment activities per department protocol. Documents care provided according to regulatory and facility requirements.
Provides triage coverage and assistance per department protocol.
Performs utilization review and/or caring contacts, call backs, and discharge activity.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
We offer our PRN employees the following benefits:
*Matching 401(k)
*Fitness Center membership discount
*Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.