Licensed, Counselor - Crisis Mobile
Company: Diversus Health Inc
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
As part of Diversus Health's Crisis Services programming, the
Crisis Mobile Clinician serves Individuals who require emergency
behavioral health crisis intervention. Placement is on a fast-paced
team that is dedicated to providing quality care and assessments to
individuals and/or families who are in need of crisis
interventionJob Summary:Essential member of an interdisciplinary
team. Works with individuals and their families to perform
emergency crisis mental health assessments of clients whose lives
are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavior
disturbances, substance abuse issues, acute suicidality,
homicidally, or the inability to function or maintain in the
community due to mental illness. Conducts crisis evaluations, as
requested by individuals in the community or as dispatched by the
statewide Crisis hotline, to determine client disposition. Services
include but are not limited to: comprehensive assessment of social,
emotional, and psychiatric history/ diagnosis, treatment and safety
planning, level of care assignment, connection with necessary
resources, and admission to appropriate inpatient facilities, as
warranted. Actively engages with crisis hotlines, schools,
community partners, first responders and hospital emergency
departments.As a Licensed Clinician this role operates more
independently and with greater autonomy. May still consult with
leadership and subject matter experts but can sign off on client
documentation using their own credentials.Essential
Functions:Provides comprehensive telehealth and in-person crisis
assessments, de-escalation, triage and intervention at various
locations, both within the organization and the community. Assesses
client's behavioral status and provides evidence-based intervention
strategies.Performs risk assessment and intervention to maintain
client at lowest level of care.Develops a strength-based plan of
crisis care for client, to include the ability to initiate an
involuntary hold.Creates an inclusive, collaborative safety plan
with client when appropriate, to include counseling on access to
lethal means.Coordinates with various medical providers, family
supports and additional service providers to determine client
disposition, including collateral contact.Supplies client, family
members and/or caregivers with appropriate community and/or
organization resources.Accurately documents all patient contacts
and other pertinent clinical information in the Electronic Health
Record (EHR) prior to end of every shift.Serves as a crisis
consultation with other Diversus Health providers as
appropriate.Actively engages in team meetings, in-service
trainings, and supervisory sessions as required. Completes annual
compliance and other applicable trainings within required time
frame.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LPC,
LMFT, Licensed Psychologist) in good standing in the state of
Colorado.2+ years' experience in a behavioral health setting,
preferredProfficient written and oral communication skills with the
ability to accurately and professionally implement and document
services provided to clients.Possess basic computer skills and type
25+ w.P.M. for the input and output of client information, using
electronic medical records.Able to perform and understand active
listening, ethical conduct, social perception, service orientation,
complex problem solving, writing, monitoring, judgment and
decision-making skills.Experience working therapeutically with
specified population, to include using various treatment modalities
appropriate for specified population, utilizing strength-based
therapeutic approaches. Experience working in a team
environment.Embodies a commitment to:Passion: a commitment to being
present in the moment to create excitement and allow individuals to
utilize their passion in daily functions. Help individuals connect
their daily responsibilities with Diversus Health's larger
mission.Humility: Level setting with all parties and advocates for
all voices within Diversus Health.Corporate Citizenship: continued
commitment to behave ethically and contribute to economic
development while improving the quality of life of our workforce
and their families, as well as of the local community and society
at large.Value in diversity: ability to recognize the value in
differing perspectives, culture, etc., and leveraging those diverse
components to develop experiences aligned with our internal and
external communities.Innovation: thinking differently than the
status quo to explore opportunities that provide a competitive
advantage.FUN: Contribute to, and be part of, an environment where
individuals feel joy, comfort and connected to the organization's
larger initiatives, while simultaneously experiencing a sense of
cultural acceptance and belonging.Integration: cross functional
implementation of theory, principles, and best practices from
across the behavioral health industry in order to improve execution
of strategies and deliver high quality experiences.Excellence:
unwavering commitment to work that reflects the standard our
colleagues and persons expect and deserve.Transparency:
communication, steward of resources, and the mistakes one makes
(Fail/Fail Fast/Fail Fast Forward), while giving credit where it is
due.Safety: speaks to interconnectedness of all facets (departments
and personnel) of the organization.Diversus Health does not
discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40
and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information,
military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by
state or local law.
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