Clinician/RN Community Diversion - Providence EMS Per Diem

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Clinician/RN to support community diversion initiatives. This per diem position involves providing critical triage and assessment services to individuals in psychiatric crises, collaborating closely with first responders, and facilitating community outreach. You will play a vital role in bridging services to behavioral health providers and ensuring that individuals receive the care they need. This role offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing you to make a significant impact on the community's health while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about mental health and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or RN required.
• Two years of experience with psychiatrically disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and assessment services for psychiatric crises.
• Coordinate care with community agencies and first responders.
• Develop and implement care plans with consumer input.

Skills

Triage and assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Community outreach

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Health Information Services

Job description

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Clinician/RN - Community Diversion - Providence EMS - PER DIEM supports and maintains a relationship with Providence EMS/Fire and Police Departments by performing a range of clinical and administrative functions under the direction of the Supervisor.

Provide triage and assessment services for individuals in the community experiencing a psychiatric or substance-related crisis.

Work closely with and provide education and training (individual and/or group) to community agencies, the police department, the fire department, and other first responders.

Provide outreach to appropriately referred individuals who have experienced a behavioral health event; coordinate and bridge services to behavioral health providers.

Hours: Per Diem - Flex Weekday Evenings and Weekends 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide and coordinate with fire, police, and first responders for the provision of triage and assessment services for individuals in the community experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
2. Identify and develop diversion opportunities and/or hospitalization for identified persons.
3. Work closely with TPC Acute Care Programs – Emergency Services, Engagement and Diversion, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and other teams as appropriate to coordinate care and services.
4. Facilitate collaborative relationships with the fire department, police department, and other first responders. Identify and develop training as appropriate for same.
5. Serve as a community liaison for Community Diversion with community agencies.
6. Collaborate with marketing to develop a communication plan to promote and market the Community Diversion program.
7. Represent the Community Diversion program in both internal and external meetings for the organization.
8. Organize and support the team’s daily delivery of service. Meet program goals/standards of care in accordance with Center policies and BHDDH regulations.
9. Treat consumers with respect; promote their dignity, accept their values and lifestyles and maintain their confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
10. Be flexible in regard to providing services within the timeframe and schedule required to best support the Fire/EMS Department and the needs of the community.
11. Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements.
12. Complete required assessment, hospitalization and emergency certification forms, progress notes, and grant-related data tracking as applicable.
13. Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.
14. Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.
15. Attend trainings, case presentations, and conferences.
16. Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.
17. Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required.
18. Participate in the education of other Center staff.
19. Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies, and the public.
20. Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master’s Degree in Human Services field or RN required.

Two years of relevant experience in direct care with the psychiatrically disabled population and/or in a similar social service agency.

Insured auto required.