Crisis and Intake Therapist LCSW LMSW LAC LPC LMAFT

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Night Shift Crisis & Intake Therapist to assess and place patients from ER and walk-ins into hospital care. The role involves crisis stabilization and coordination with families, physicians, and agencies, with self-scheduling options and total rewards.

The position requires a Master’s degree in counseling or related field and an eligible license (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/etc.), BLS, and ~2 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, behavioral health, or related field or state-board licensure requirements.
• Current LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LAC/LASAC/LISAC/LCMFT/MFT license or equivalent.
• BLS certification.
• About 2 years of clinical experience at a minimum.
• Knowledge in psychotherapy, counseling, or clinical social work.
• Working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing procedures, and resources.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in acute care settings for Banner Registry/Travel roles is preferred.
• Compliance with fingerprint clearance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs emergent/non-emergent behavioral health assessments and recommends level of care.
• Coordinates inpatient/outpatient admissions or alternate level of care needs.
• Documents thoroughly in the medical record; licensed clinicians may follow doctor's orders.
• Conducts initial utilization review and coordinates treatment authorization with payers.
• Identifies psychiatric disorders per DSM and follows state/federal protocols.
• Maintains professional knowledge via education and professional networks.
• Responds to requests for assessments and consultations within bylaws; provides crisis interventions.
• Collaborates with care team to discharge planning and external partners as needed.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling / behavioral health / related field

Licensed clinical social worker / counselor license (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LAC/LASAC/LISAC/LCMFT/MFT)

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Scottsdale, Arizona Department Name: Intake and Assessment-Psych Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care Voted 4 years in a row by employees as Banner Health’s Best Place to Work and Best Place to Receive Care. Better Than Ever for Nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community. Bring your passion for Behavioral Health to Banner Health! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (BBHH) in Scottsdale, AZ was remodeled and expanded in 2017, providing new, state-of-the art units for our patients and staff! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital is a voluntary facility for adults and adolescents. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential, and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs.

As a BBHH Crisis & Intake Therapist you will focus on assessing and placing patients from emergency rooms and walk-ins into Banner Health Hospitals, involving both direct and non-direct patient care-floating within intake only. You will gain experience in reviewing patient assessments and communicating with involved parties for patient admissions. There is a full-time Night Shift Wednesday-Saturday 9PM-6:00AM (4,9's weekly) with rotating weekends and holidays. You will also have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment.

Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses and coordinates behavioral health care to ensure the most appropriate level of care in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures. This position provides crisis assessment and support to patients and family members who are experiencing serious psychological or psychoactive substance abuse disorders. This position communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams within organization and outside agencies.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs emergent/non-emergent behavioral health assessment of mental health and psychoactive substance abuse patients. Makes recommendations regarding patient’s level of care needs and resources. Coordinates inpatient and outpatient admissions or alternate level of care facilities. Provides crisis stabilization therapy or intervention therapy skills during critically changing behavioral situations. Coordination with the patient’s family, attending physician, or other hospitals and agencies may be required.
2. Conducts assessments in collaboration with other healthcare professionals as necessary to develop clinically safe patient dispositions according to state regulations.
3. Documents complete, accurate and timely in the medical record. Depending on assignment, incumbents with a current RN License may take Doctor's orders.
4. Conducts initial utilization review by obtaining treatment authorizations as appropriate with representatives of managed care or other necessary agencies/individuals. Documents accurately and coordinates with patient financial services and payers regarding treatment authorized.
5. Identifies the full spectrum of mental health disorders as listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and is knowledgeable of all state and federal protocols that pertain to the treatment/transfer of psychiatric patients.
6. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
7. Responds within hospital bylaws to requests for assessment and consultations within organization. Provides emergency interventions and makes disposition recommendations to medical staff.
8. May be accountable for external patient placement, advocacy assistance and support to patients and families. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to develop, manage and communicate discharge plans.
9. This position is responsible for behavioral health assessments within organization. Internal customers: all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. External customers: physicians, payers, community agencies, provider networks and regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Master’s degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or education requirement as mandated by the state board in order to obtain licensure in field of specialty.
• Requires one of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) Marriage and Family Counseling (LCMFT) or MA-Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
• Requires BLS.
• Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years clinical experience.
• Requires extensive knowledge in the areas of psychotherapy, counseling or clinical social work.
• Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources.
• Excellent organizational, human relations, and communication skills are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one-year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Crisis & Intake Therapist in the specialty area.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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