Behavioral Health Triage Clinician- Fairbanks

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Make a Difference Triage Specialist to support behavioral health services. You will assess patients in crisis and coordinate care with Crisis Therapists.

The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to determine the nature and severity of mental health issues, reporting findings to the Crisis Team to guide immediate interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years experience with mentally ill or chemically dependent populations preferred.
• Knowledge of local resources for behavioral health treatment preferred.
• Experience in crisis triage and risk assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and care of patients seeking behavioral health services.
• Determine the nature and severity of mental health problems for patients in crisis and report findings to Crisis Therapists.

Skills

Crisis triage

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Community! Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference Triage Specialist assists in the coordination and care of patients seeking behavioral health services. The essential function is to determine the nature and severity of the mental health problem of patients presenting to the Crisis Department and to give report to the Crisis Therapists regarding these patients.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

• Knowledge of local resources for behavioral health treatment (Preferred)
• Experience in crisis triage and risk assessment (Preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience with mentally ill or chemically dependent populations (Preferred)
• 4 year/ Bachelor’s degree required (Required)