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Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist- Part-time- North
Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist conducts crisis mental health and substance abuse evaluations for consumers. Evaluates biopsychosocial status and needs for the development of an appropriate treatment/crisis plan. Provides 24-hour mental health/substance abuse emergency resources to persons in central Indiana.
Exceptional skills and qualifications: Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.
- LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in the State of Indiana required.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field required.
- 2 + years of experience providing mental health treatment required.
- Past experience in crisis triage and management, risk assessments, and working with mental health and chemically dependent populations preferred.
- Experience in medical milieu preferred.
- Evaluate psychosocial status and needs for development of appropriate disposition.
- Provide ADL's when necessary. Triage patients accurately and efficiently in numerous settings (Pavilion, ER, medical unit). Determine level of care.
- Determine level and type of risk, suicide and homicide, for each patient that presents as "in crisis."
- Conduct crisis intervention and support services to consumers of all ages.
- Conduct mental health and chemical dependency screening for consumers and family members.
- Coordinate direct admissions between patients' providers, inpatient psychiatrists, and inpatient units.
- Maintain documentation for all crisis and case management services, including but not limited to social, psychiatric, and medical histories, and presenting cases in a way that supports disposition and preliminary diagnosis.
- Provides offsite and community-based response.
- Provides consultation services to medical units as needed.
- Provide consultation and education to hospital staff and external customers.
- Screen for acute care services including partial, outpatient, and case management.
- Provide psychiatric coverage to Network Emergency departments and other departments, as needed.
- Present detailed cases to insurance reviewers for certification.
- Succinctly present cases to psychiatrists on high-risk patients.
- Participate in aggressive behavior management appropriate to the population served.
Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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