Physical Therapy at St. Luke's
Crisis Intervention Specialist - Carbon Campus
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States
St. Luke’s University Health Network is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct intake assessments for patients presenting with mental health needs in the Emergency Department and/or Walk-In Center and make referral recommendations to appropriate level of care.
Interact with care teams that may include physicians, advanced practitioners and other team members in addition to behavioral health staff to facilitate referral decisions and placement, coordinating with other behavioral health team members as needed to assist with patient flow and placement issues.
Serve as a liaison for other hospital or network sites and support requests of other patient care areas regarding patients with mental health needs when able.
Demonstrate understanding and maintain knowledge of mental health regulations and procedures as they pertain to patient rights and status of admission (voluntary/involuntary).
Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment, growth and development knowledge, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Act as a member of the Control Team, responding to agitation/violent behavior of individuals requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
Care for the agitated/violent patient, who may require treatment with seclusion/restraints.
Support utilization management regarding pre-certification processes for all intakes and consults.
Monitor the therapeutic environment as necessary.
Other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Sensory Requirements Sitting for up to 5 hours per day in 2-hour intervals; standing for up to 1 hour per day; walking for up to 2 hours per day. Frequently uses hands to write, type, and hold charts, and lifts and carries up to 10 pounds. Hearing for normal conversation in person or on telephone. Vision for general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Education
Mental health professional with a minimum of one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 2‑6 years of equivalent job experience.
Master’s degree in a human services field and 1‑3 years of equivalent job experience.
Master’s degree is preferred.
Training and Experience Minimally 1 year of direct clinical mental health/crisis intervention experience required. Previous experience with case management/utilization review and managed care models preferred.
St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct intake assessments for patients presenting with mental health needs in the Emergency Department and/or Walk-In Center and make referral recommendations to appropriate level of care.
Interact with care teams that may include physicians, advanced practitioners and other team members in addition to behavioral health staff to facilitate referral decisions and placement, coordinating with other behavioral health team members as needed to assist with patient flow and placement issues.
Serve as a liaison for other hospital or network sites and support requests of other patient care areas regarding patients with mental health needs when able.
Demonstrate understanding and maintain knowledge of mental health regulations and procedures as they pertain to patient rights and status of admission (voluntary/involuntary).
Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment, growth and development knowledge, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Act as a member of the Control Team, responding to agitation/violent behavior of individuals requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
Care for the agitated/violent patient, who may require treatment with seclusion/restraints.
Support utilization management regarding pre-certification processes for all intakes and consults.
Monitor the therapeutic environment as necessary.
Other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Sensory Requirements Sitting for up to 5 hours per day in 2-hour intervals; standing for up to 1 hour per day; walking for up to 2 hours per day. Frequently uses hands to write, type, and hold charts, and lifts and carries up to 10 pounds. Hearing for normal conversation in person or on telephone. Vision for general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Education
Mental health professional with a minimum of one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 2‑6 years of equivalent job experience.
Master’s degree in a human services field and 1‑3 years of equivalent job experience.
Master’s degree is preferred.
Training and Experience Minimally 1 year of direct clinical mental health/crisis intervention experience required. Previous experience with case management/utilization review and managed care models preferred.
St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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