Crisis Intervention & Victim Advocate

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Largo, MD seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and coordination of care for sexual and domestic violence survivors. You will conduct intakes, document in EMR, collaborate with physicians, and connect patients to referrals, while maintaining a supportive, nonjudgmental approach.

Requires 1–3 years crisis intervention experience and an Associate’s Degree in a related field; BLS-HCP certification is

Qualifications

• Requires crisis intervention experience and ability to document psychosocial findings.
• Must have an associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience documenting patient encounters in EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides advocacy and crisis intervention to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
• Conducts intakes/assessments/consultations and referrals.
• Documents patient encounters in EMR and maintains records.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Active Listening

Empathy

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Education

Course work in crisis intervention and grief counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Largo, MD seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and coordination of care for sexual and domestic violence survivors. You will conduct intakes, document in EMR, collaborate with physicians, and connect patients to referrals, while maintaining a supportive, nonjudgmental approach.

Requires 1–3 years crisis intervention experience and an Associate’s Degree in a related field; BLS-HCP certification is