Daytime Crisis Specialist

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

Job Location:

Federal Way, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SIGNING BONUS $1500/$3000/$5000

About Us:

As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

The Care Transitions/Daytime Crisis Specialist will be responsible for coordinating hospital referrals for LRO monitoring. They will monitor and provide services for individuals on less restrictive orders (LROs) to support increase engagement in outpatient services with a focus on reducing or preventing more acute illnesses re-hospitalizations and other emergency medical or crisis responses. The Care Transitions/Daytime Crisis Specialist Hybrid will also answer the daytime crisis phone line and respond to crisis calls. This position will include both engagement and crisis outreach to clients on LROs and/or who have been identified as in crisis.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in continuity of care and discharge planning with hospitals (emergency departments inpatient psychiatric etc.) Valley Cities care team DCRs and other community partners to ensure continuity of care and support treatment goals.
Monitor and provide services for individuals who have been conditionally released from psychiatric hospitalizationinto outpatient services.
Provide telephonic crisis support services including risk assessment stabilization and referral.
Provide outreach services as needed to improve engagement and/or assess for danger to self danger to others and grave disability.
Demonstrate clinical proficiency in evaluating individuals for danger to self danger to others and grave disability.
Demonstrate clinical proficiency in assisting individuals with safety planning.
Use clinical judgement and de-escalation skills when working with individuals who may be in distress or experiencing a crisis.
Utilize a person-centered approach when delivering services.
Assist in identifying and linking individuals to appropriate community-based services and supports (primary care mental health and/or substance abuse treatment housing financial benefits etc.).
Collaborate with other clinical staff to identify and support the clients goals.

What Were Looking For:

Education:

Associates degree or higher in social or behavioral sciences required
Bachelors or masters degree preferred

Experience:

Working with individuals with multi-system involvement and requiring intensive support
Crisis assessment and response
Safety planning over the phone and in-person
Experience working in hospital and/or jail settings (preferred)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge regarding the ITA process.
Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of professionals.

Ability to employ person-centered culturally relevant approaches that address individualized needs and goals of the client.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 403(b).
21 days of PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
$450/year for training/professional development
Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure
Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A positive and collaborative work environment.
A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Schedule:

For a Daytime Crisis Specialist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health the position is dynamic providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Required Experience:

SIGNING BONUS $1500/$3000/$5000About Us:As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are commit...