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Memorial Regional Health
Crisis Behavioral Health Evaluator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,805 / year median in Colorado
+15% projected growth
Job Description
The pay range for this position is $23.66 to $35.49 The primary responsibilities of this position are as follows: Engages with patients, MRH employees, and other stakeholders using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive communication in alignment with MRH Values.
- Maintains client privacy and confidentiality within the system of advocacy and performs mandatory reporting requirements.
- Assists patients in crafting safety plans to reduce the risk of suicide, as appropriate.
- Conducts and documents high-quality evaluations of suicide risk, mental status, and social needs in order to provide critical information to medical staff and coordinate care with external partners.
- Refers patients for treatment and state-approved 27-65 facilities and coordinates the acceptance and transfer of patients to those facilities.
- Recognizes behavioral health concerns ranging from suicidal ideation, substance use or abuse, or social needs contributing to overall health and wellness, and makes recommendations or referrals for patients.
- Assists with behavioral health discharge planning at time of discharge (multi-disciplinary team approach).
- Works collaboratively with discharge planning and care coordination teams for continuity of care, as appropriate.
- Participates in the development of standardized processes and procedures that create and support efficient and effective continuity of care.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with community partners.
- Provides exceptional de-escalation skills to help mitigate difficult situations and resolve situations that involve heightened emotions.
- Attends relevant trainings as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.