Overview Our clinical model supports your professional judgment and decision making with state-of-the-art standardized assessment tools and logistical support to allow you to focus on clinical care. As a Triage & Transition team member there are opportunities to provide care in a variety of settings. This person in this position will focus their time as a collaborative team member with the EmPATH team at Fairview Southdale. The individual in this position will complete crisis and diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, group therapy, provide family interventions, and work to create and direct patient care and disposition plans. Building and strengthening relationships will be a foundational part of this work, as this individual will work closely with psychiatry, medical providers, and the interdisciplinary team. Our team has been working to positively impacting the community since 2002. We help youth and adults receive timely and compassionate care during periods of crisis. We are firmly committed to improving community health and are transforming the ways in which crisis assessments and behavioral health services are available through technological innovation and community partnerships. This position is an on-site role at MHealth Fairview Southdale on the EmPATH Unit. The schedule is as follows: 6FTE overnights Week 1 Monday 7pm-330am Tuesday 7pm-330am Saturday 11pm-730am Sunday 11pm-730am Week 2 Monday 7pm-330am Tuesday 7pm-330am Our Triage & Transition Teams work to ensure our patients get timely mental health and addiction care in the least restrictive environment, focusing on therapeutic service delivery through comprehensive assessment, intervention and transition support. Responsibilities Job Description Clinical Services: Provides coordinated care by initiating client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services. Responsible for obtaining the necessary releases Provides crisis call support and determines appropriate level of care, as needed, for clients Completes a comprehensive behavioral assessment in person or virtually via telehealth to identify patient needs and to recommend a level of care Provides psychotherapy for clients Assesses and completes the DEC (Diagnostic Evaluation Center) assessment form for all crisis patients Determines appropriate disposition, coordinates care, and provides discharge summaries for patients Collaborates with the patient, medical doctor, and family to create a treatment plan based on medical necessity and the patient’s preference for care Provides primary communication to collaborating partners, e.g. Hospital emergency departments, schools, primary care clinics, assisted living, and other treatment providers Adheres to all policies and procedures Maintains knowledge of available community resources and procedures for hospitalizations Record Keeping: Obtains all necessary documents, information, and signatures from patients in order to complete assessments and coordinate care Conducts risk assessments, de-escalation techniques/suicide prevention, and/or mental status evaluation Promptly and accurately documents patient information, the major crisis or treatment issues and expected outcomes based on medical record-keeping standards. Documents/charts according to department standards, policy and regulatory and accrediting bodies’ requirements Service to Internal and External Customers: Responsible for responding to queries pertaining to services that can be provided to best meet the needs of the patient Troubleshoots technical issues with telehealth sites Locates and schedules routine and crisis appointments for patients within the established timeframe Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with internal staff, external service providers and other state and county agencies Engages in appropriate professional development through continuing education, membership in professional organization and licensure as eligible As requested, participates in nonclinical activities such as committee work, quality improvement teams, performance improvement and grant initiatives Qualifications Required: Master’s Degree, from an accredited school, in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related discipline Basic Life Support Certification Valid Minnesota driver’s license, access to a car during designated hours, proof of auto insurance coverage Licensed in one of the following in the State of Minnesota: Licensed Psychologist (Doctoral or Master's) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (Doctoral or Master’s) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Doctoral or Master's) Good working knowledge of electronic health records as well as a comfort level and willingness to utilize computer-based platforms for assessments along with proficiency with computers Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and to quickly switch from one task to another Preferred: Three or more years’ experience in crisis counseling/situations or clinical therapy EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status