Crisis & Intake Therapist

bannerhealth; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health in Colorado is seeking a Crisis and Intake Therapist to join the Behavioral Health team. You will perform crisis and intake assessments, ensuring appropriate care levels across state and federal guidelines, and provide telehealth support to Banner facilities as needed.

The role covers in-person evaluations at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, with a fixed night schedule and a $5.00/hour night differential when applicable.

Qualifications

• Performs emergent/non-emergent behavioral health assessment of mental health and psychoactive substance abuse patients.
• Conducts assessments in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to develop clinically safe dispositions.
• Documents complete, accurate and timely in the medical record.
• Identifies DSM-modified protocols and state/federal regulations related to psychiatric care.
• Responds to assessment requests in line with hospital bylaws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergent/non-emergent behavioral health assessments and determine level of care.
• Coordinate inpatient/outpatient admissions and alternate level of care facilities.
• Provide crisis stabilization therapy or intervention as conditions require.
• Collaborate with family, attending physician, and other hospitals/agencies.
• Maintain accurate medical records and coordinate with payers for treatment authorizations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with guidelines.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Telehealth

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado

Department Name: Psych Intake & Assess-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Clinical Care

$10,000 Hire On Incentive Available!*

Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.

In your role as a Crisis and Intake Therapist, you will join an exceptional team at Banner Health providing comprehensive mental health evaluations and coordinating behavioral health care. You will ensure the most appropriate level of care is being given 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. Being able to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams within the organization and outside agencies is a must (this includes providing telehealth services for other Banner facilities).

This position will support patients in person at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center as well as telehealth services to support our rural hospitals.

Schedule

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday nights, 7pm to 7:30am, fixed schedule with alternating holidays.

Enjoy a flat rate $5.00/hour night shift differential when applicable.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

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 organiz