Crisis Assessment Specialist Full Time Nights

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a full-time behavioral health liaison for night shift. The role coordinates care between clients, families and providers and requires a Master's degree and multiple licenses including LMFT/PSYCH/LCSW/LPC/CNS.

Responsibilities include assessing risk, guiding disposition planning and ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. BLS CPR preferred; benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 3+ years in direct behavioral clinical work in inpatient, outpatient, emergency or residential settings.
• Licensure in LMFT, PSYCH, LCSW, LPC, CNS required; BLS CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between clients, family members, managed care reps and behavioral health staff.
• Ensure continuity of patient care after assessment and implement referral recommendations.
• Provide therapeutic and educational services to patients, families and staff.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer

DSM diagnostic criteria

Clinical ethics and critical thinking

Education

Master's

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 960 E Harvard Ave

City: Denver

State: Colorado

Postal Code: 80210

Job Description:

Serves as primary communication liaison between clients, family members, managed care representatives, and behavioral healthcare personnel. Assures the continuity of patient care upon completion of the assessment by assisting in the implementation of the referral recommendation. Provides therapeutic and educational services to patients, family, staff, and community. Appropriately assesses suicide, violence, and elopement potential. Facilitates appropriate milieu management within the emergency departments and medical units. Responds to potentially dangerous situations with low-level interventions to avoid harm to patients and staff. Participates in higher-level interventions, including take-downs when necessary. Provides quality and timely assessment and referral services, incorporating diagnostic skills and state-specific regulations. Develops and offers safe and clinically appropriate disposition recommendations to medical personnel and clients. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning [Required]
• Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills [Required]

Education:

• Master's [Required]

Work Experience:

• 3+ in direct behavioral clinical work at an inpatient, outpatient, emergency or residential treatment facility or setting [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) [Required]
• Licensed Psychologist (PSYCH) [Required]
• Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required]
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) [Required]
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677 Pay Range: $30.11 - $56.01

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.