Crisis Assessment Specialist

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

At Longmont United Hospital we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body mind and spirit in the healing process. As a Planetree Designated Hospital employees adhere to the highest possible standards. Here your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education.

Longmont Colorado is home to more than 2000 acres of parks three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike bike walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal) youll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.

This is a PRN variable shift Crisis role that works both day and night shifts.

You have a purpose unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

As a Crisis Assessment Specialist you will be responsible for assessment of clients in consultation and cooperation with emergency department personnel psychiatrists clinicians attending physicians and managed care representatives. While in this position you will provide recommendation for disposition. The Crisis Assessment Specialist may perform the following as required: face-to-face evaluations telehealth (video) triage evaluations respond to and/or triage patient/family complaints assist in management of all assessment records perform statistical analysis.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day qualified candidates will need the following:

• At least one year of crisis experience preferred 2 years experience in direct behavioral health clinical care.
• Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning
• Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
• Adequate and available transportation for response to various evaluation sites
• Masters degree in Counseling Social Work Nursing or related behavioral health field
• Current License in the state of employment in one of the following disciplines: Clinical Psychologist (PSY) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN CNS) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (RN NP). Psych Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) and/or Licensed Additionals Counselor (LAC). For positions at our Utah facilities only: Current license in the state of employment in one of the following disciplines: Certified Social Worker (CSW) Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACHMC) Associate level Mental Health Therapy License and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist if proper supervision is required and can be met by hospital staff
• For St. Anthony North Hospital St. Anthony Hospital Penrose St. Francis St. Mary Corwin and St. Thomas Moore only: Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly)