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Signature Health, Inc.
Specialist, Crisis Intervention- PRN
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$35,561 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Description At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
- Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
- Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
- Professional Development Support
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reporting to the Program Manager, Crisis Services, the Specialist, Crisis Intervention provides rapid response, screening, and early intervention to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in community, home, and facility settings.HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED
- Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing crisis.
- Works with individuals in crisis to problem-solve and identify solutions for resolving the crisis or assists in arranging assessment and treatment in an appropriate setting.
- Works with individuals' family members and support system to engage in safety planning and the crisis resolution process.
- Assists in creation of an immediate plan to maintain safety.
- Provides coordination of care and linking to appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the individual.
- Provides follow up contact within two business days (or according to protocol) following a crisis episode to individuals returning to their community setting to check on referrals and identify further needs.
- Collaborates with agency staff, departmental staff, stakeholders, and referral sources on individual cases and to ensure strong community relationships.
- Participates in clinical, administrative, and supervisory meetings.
- Maintains administrative and clinical files, reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
- Complete trainings as assigned.
- Always represents Signature Health in a professional manner; includes maintenance of appropriate professional appearance as outlined in the dress code policy, and demonstration of respectful interactions with patients and team members.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma required.
- Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS) designation or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) with at least one year of experience in substance use and mental health with minimum 2 years in recovery and plan for maintaining recovery is required. Crisis experience preferred.
- Must possess a valid unencumbered Ohio driver's license.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Lif.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance