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Crisis Outreach Professional (DCR)
Yakima, WA 98902; Sunnyside, WA 98944
Overview
Salary Range $41.79 - $62.69 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Evening Education Level Master's Degree
Description
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. Crisis Outreach Professionals are part of our Acute Care team, which provides intervention and support to individuals who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. They take calls requesting crisis services and travel out in the community to provide crisis assessments, determine what level of treatment is needed to stabilize the situation, and make arrangements for hospital placements or outpatient treatment as appropriate. The goal is to stabilize the crisis using the least restrictive setting possible, while still ensuring the safety of the individual in crisis as well as the community. This role requires working closely with emergency responders, law enforcement, Comprehensive staff, and other community partners to coordinate care. The Crisis Outreach Professional position offers the opportunity to work both collaboratively and independently, have significantly varied workdays, and use creativity to resolve problems. This position is part of our Acute Care team serving Yakima County but will be based in our Sunnyside office and will provide outreach services throughout the Lower Valley. Regular daily travel is expected throughout the region from approximately Wapato to Benton City.
Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 1:00 PM-11:30 PM
Crisis Outreach Professional Duties May Include:
Effectively provides consultation regarding behavioral health needs of clients.
Provides recommendations and interventions that are supportable by the medical team.
Facilitates coordination and communication between primary care and specialty behavioral health services.
Serves a liaison between law enforcement, Acute Care Services and outpatient teams.
Provides education on the topic of behavioral health and crisis intervention techniques as appropriate.
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults.
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults.
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity.
Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural supports.
Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels
Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization.
Accurately screens for risk to self, others, property and the presence of grave disability and makes appropriate referrals.
Documents and reports and/or notifies as required by law.
Applies QPRT (Question, Persuade, Refer or Treat) principles in assessing risk and in safety and treatment planning.
Develops and documents appropriate safety plans.
Makes initial contact with referent and client to gather information on presenting problem
Provides referrals and when necessary, arranges for appropriate follow up. Will provide follow up as directed by Crisis Outreach Professional (COP).
Responds to requests for outreach with Crisis Outreach Professionals to assist and for safety purposes
Assists team members by following up with clients admitted to Stabilization Bed to monitor symptoms and to arrange discharge.
Notifies treatment teams of any crisis contact with their assigned clients. Coordinates with treatment team for follow up contact and stabilization plan.
Answers Open Line/Crisis Line calls and screens for risk, makes appropriate referrals and staffs with COP. Reviews after-hours call center reports for the need to provide follow up contact or send to assigned treatment team.
Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization.
Accurately assesses risk to self, others or property and the presence of a grave disability.
Formulates appropriate clinical decisions and makes appropriate referrals.
When needed, locates psychiatric hospital bed and ensures clients safety during the process.
Ensures pass down of case when bed cannot be found and arranges for on-site support if needed.
Outlines the plan for crisis stabilization when client is placed at Crisis Treatment Center or returned to natural supports.
Follows Acute Care Services Program Manual protocols for specific RCW's and other Acute Care Services processes
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age-related changes.
Demonstrates an understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their impacts on functioning.
Demonstrates awareness of how medical issues can affect mental status
Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare's guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timeliness.
Language used in service notes is respectful, clear, descriptive, concise and client-centered.
Service notes accurately depict treatment modalities and interventions provided within the clinician's scope of practice and according to treatment plan.
Service notes accurately reflect and depict client status and progress consistent with assessment and reassessment
Qualifications
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
Driver's License and Vehicle Insurance
Previous experience providing behavioral health treatment is preferred
Must be eligible for designation as Mental Health Professional
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
Innovative Program & Services
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Financial incentives to further employee education
Equal Opportunity Employer
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
Worksite address
sunnyside, WA, 98944, US
Who can apply
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