Crisis Assessment & Referral Counselor - Night Shift (PRN)

Michiana Behavioral Health; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Career development opportunities withU

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health in Plymouth, Indiana, seeks an Assessment & Referral Counselor (PRN) to assist clients in psychiatric/mental health crises by assessing needs and making referrals to appropriate care levels. You will work with a team to ensure compliant, effective patient transitions and coordinate admissions paperwork.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, triage, and facilitating discussions with clients and families about care options and finances.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field; or be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, with direct experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations
• Good listening and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills
• Have the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Incoming inquiry calls and walk-ins
• Crisis Intervention
• Follow any applicable EMTALA regulations and utilize emergency techniques as needed to stabilize emergent medical conditions
• Provide clients, families/concerned persons, and referral sources an opportunity to discuss financial concerns or insurance questions
• Triage as needed
• Facilitate open discussion with clients, families, and referral sources about their feelings
• Completes assessments and provides referrals if necessary
• Conduct insurance pre-certifications for inpatient admission to the facility, properly document admissions, and distribute all assessment/admission paperwork appropriately
• Interface closely with Medical Staff, Treatment Team, and Managed Care Organizations

Skills

Good listening

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

MSW or Indiana RN

Job description

Michiana Behavioral Health in Plymouth, Indiana, seeks an Assessment & Referral Counselor (PRN) to assist clients in psychiatric/mental health crises by assessing needs and making referrals to appropriate care levels. You will work with a team to ensure compliant, effective patient transitions and coordinate admissions paperwork.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, triage, and facilitating discussions with clients and families about care options and finances.