Overview This position performs emergency clinical assessment, brief psychotherapy, provider consultation, and crisis support, and connects clients who are in need of care, and/or families, to additional behavioral services. This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide consultation relating to the patient’s next level of care. Coordinates care with other medical and mental health professionals, peer support, and entities included in the care of clients. 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 Education · Master’s Degree, from an accredited school, in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related discipline. Experience · Two or more years’ experience in crisis counseling/therapy situations; · Experience serving patients with Mental Health, Substance Use and Co-Occurring disorders EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract Compensation Disclaimer The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.