Crisis Intervention Specialist - Grand View - (full-time Evenings)
St. Luke's University Health Network
Sellersville, PA, United States
Crisis intervention
Psychiatric symptom assessment
Behavioral health services
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
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
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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Crisis intervention
Psychiatric symptom assessment
Behavioral health services
Intake assessments
Mental health regulations
Verbal de-escalation
Nice-to-have
Compassionate employees
Unwavering commitment to excellence
Patient-centered care
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human services field and 2-6 years experience
Master’s degree in human services field and 1-3 years experience
1 year direct clinical mental health/crisis intervention experience
Previous case management/utilization review experience preferred