Hamilton Center
Position:
CCBHC Crisis Diversion Specialist
Location:
Sullivan, IN
Job Id:
2514
# of Openings:
3
Position Summary The CCBHC Crisis Diversion Specialist will provide case coordination, outreach, and advocacy services to individuals entering CCBHC. They will provide initial screening and referral services to assist the consumer in connecting to needed resources. These clinics are required to provide a comprehensive set of services for children and adults including 24/7 crisis services; outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment services; immediate screenings, risk assessments, and diagnoses; and care coordination with emergency rooms, law enforcement, and veteran groups. The CCBHC model provides an integrated model for care delivery to reduce overall healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. The specialist will provide both direct and indirect care within limits of training and credentialing under supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in conducting initial evaluations: assess consumer’s presenting problems including the administration of selected mental status exam items.
Participate as part of a 24-hour crisis stabilization hub that includes enhanced 24- hour crisis services and a mobile crisis unit.
Work closely with law enforcement and community agencies to provide immediate intervention aimed at reducing the risk of emergency room and psychiatric hospitalization.
After stabilization, assist in connecting the individual to appropriate level of care.
Provide consumer education within area of expertise and limits of credentials.
Attend meetings and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature.
Perform various clerical tasks: compose, edit and type routine correspondence, reports, and similar documents; enter and retrieve data; assist with compilation of data for reports; maintain staff time reporting sheets; assist with billing/fees inquiries; retrieve clinical charts; prepare service slips; answer telephone and respond to routine inquiries.
Assist with answering inquiring phone calls and routing calls as appropriate.
Complete intake and registration; obtain appointments; instruct consumers/family on necessary documentation.
Verify consumer insurance policies and obtain prior authorization for inpatient stays; accurately set up billing in EMR.
Maintain Crash Diversion Daily Log.
Gather clinical information and staff with on-call psychiatrist.
Demonstrate competent use of EMR.
Notify outpatient therapist of overnight and week-end contacts.
Assist clinician with screening emergencies and records.
Serve as a resource to staff and community regarding mental health services, referral sources, emergency detention procedures, etc.
Participate in cross-training with other Crisis Diversion Staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
One year experience in crisis related field.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Competence and experience in assessment and treatment planning of medical and psychiatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Knowledge of the natural history of mental disorders and relevant biological and socio-cultural factors.
Understanding of range of treatment needed and appropriate utilization of available resources.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.
Physical Demands Work may involve emotional stress working with people who are often distraught and unpredictable, requiring decisions relative to dangerousness and suicide potential, competency, and/or reality contact.
Work Environment Subject to change depending on scheduled location. Conditions will vary depending on the continuum of treatment from hospital, residential, and community settings.
Overtime rate after 40 working hours.
On‑call schedule in support of crisis.
Nights and weekends periodically.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of tuberculin screening no later than four days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter.
Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine.
Pre-employment drug screening and post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion.
Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.
Completion of required background checks at time of hire and every four years.
Completion of Center-wide orientation and all required paperwork prior to reporting for work.
Completion of HCI training modules and Professional Development Plan.
Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing (may be required).
Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality training, Trauma Informed Care, and e‑learning.
Completion of CPI training.
Completion of CPR/First Aid training.
Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training.
Successful completion of a six‑month on‑the‑job orientation period.
Participation in payroll electronic deposit.
Adherence to Compliance Program Plan.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.
Programs & Education
Mental Health Screenings – Screenings are a quick way to determine if you or someone you care about may need to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional for evaluation.
Take Screening (link placeholder).
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CCBHC Crisis Diversion Specialist
Location:
Sullivan, IN
Job Id:
2514
# of Openings:
3
Position Summary The CCBHC Crisis Diversion Specialist will provide case coordination, outreach, and advocacy services to individuals entering CCBHC. They will provide initial screening and referral services to assist the consumer in connecting to needed resources. These clinics are required to provide a comprehensive set of services for children and adults including 24/7 crisis services; outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment services; immediate screenings, risk assessments, and diagnoses; and care coordination with emergency rooms, law enforcement, and veteran groups. The CCBHC model provides an integrated model for care delivery to reduce overall healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. The specialist will provide both direct and indirect care within limits of training and credentialing under supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in conducting initial evaluations: assess consumer’s presenting problems including the administration of selected mental status exam items.
Participate as part of a 24-hour crisis stabilization hub that includes enhanced 24- hour crisis services and a mobile crisis unit.
Work closely with law enforcement and community agencies to provide immediate intervention aimed at reducing the risk of emergency room and psychiatric hospitalization.
After stabilization, assist in connecting the individual to appropriate level of care.
Provide consumer education within area of expertise and limits of credentials.
Attend meetings and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature.
Perform various clerical tasks: compose, edit and type routine correspondence, reports, and similar documents; enter and retrieve data; assist with compilation of data for reports; maintain staff time reporting sheets; assist with billing/fees inquiries; retrieve clinical charts; prepare service slips; answer telephone and respond to routine inquiries.
Assist with answering inquiring phone calls and routing calls as appropriate.
Complete intake and registration; obtain appointments; instruct consumers/family on necessary documentation.
Verify consumer insurance policies and obtain prior authorization for inpatient stays; accurately set up billing in EMR.
Maintain Crash Diversion Daily Log.
Gather clinical information and staff with on-call psychiatrist.
Demonstrate competent use of EMR.
Notify outpatient therapist of overnight and week-end contacts.
Assist clinician with screening emergencies and records.
Serve as a resource to staff and community regarding mental health services, referral sources, emergency detention procedures, etc.
Participate in cross-training with other Crisis Diversion Staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
One year experience in crisis related field.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Competence and experience in assessment and treatment planning of medical and psychiatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Knowledge of the natural history of mental disorders and relevant biological and socio-cultural factors.
Understanding of range of treatment needed and appropriate utilization of available resources.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.
Physical Demands Work may involve emotional stress working with people who are often distraught and unpredictable, requiring decisions relative to dangerousness and suicide potential, competency, and/or reality contact.
Work Environment Subject to change depending on scheduled location. Conditions will vary depending on the continuum of treatment from hospital, residential, and community settings.
Overtime rate after 40 working hours.
On‑call schedule in support of crisis.
Nights and weekends periodically.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of tuberculin screening no later than four days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter.
Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine.
Pre-employment drug screening and post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion.
Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.
Completion of required background checks at time of hire and every four years.
Completion of Center-wide orientation and all required paperwork prior to reporting for work.
Completion of HCI training modules and Professional Development Plan.
Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing (may be required).
Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality training, Trauma Informed Care, and e‑learning.
Completion of CPI training.
Completion of CPR/First Aid training.
Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training.
Successful completion of a six‑month on‑the‑job orientation period.
Participation in payroll electronic deposit.
Adherence to Compliance Program Plan.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.
Programs & Education
Mental Health Screenings – Screenings are a quick way to determine if you or someone you care about may need to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional for evaluation.
Take Screening (link placeholder).
#J-18808-Ljbffr