Crisis Intervention Specialist - Per Diem Upper Bucks Campus
St. Luke's University Health Network
Quakertown, PA, United States
On-site
Crisis intervention
Psychiatric symptom assessment
Behavioral health services
St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist for a per diem position at their Upper Bucks Campus in Quakertown, PA. The role involves conducting intake assessments for patients with mental health needs and facilitating referrals to appropriate care levels
Job Summary
The primary duty of this position is to provide comprehensive crisis intervention, including coordination of admission / referral for patients and their families presenting for psychiatric symptom assessment.
Conducts intake assessments to patients presenting with mental health needs in the Emergency Department and/or Walk In Center and makes referral recommendations to appropriate level of care.
Demonstrates skill as a member of the Control Team, in responding to agitation/violent behavior of individuals requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist for a per diem position at their Upper Bucks Campus in Quakertown, PA. The role involves conducting intake assessments for patients with mental health needs and facilitating referrals to appropriate care levels.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Crisis intervention
Psychiatric symptom assessment
Behavioral health services
De-escalation techniques
Patient rights knowledge
Nice-to-have
Compassionate employee care
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Community access improvement
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in human services field and 2-6 years of experience OR Master's degree in human services field and 1-3 years of experience
Minimum 1 year of direct clinical mental health/crisis intervention experience