Crisis Stabilization Specialist

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Crisis Access professional for Linn County. Shift is 1st Shift (7am-3pm) with rotating weekends; FTE 1.0. The role supports adults in crisis within a 24/7 community setting and emphasizes a stable, respectful environment for recovery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a human-services field (preferred) and 2 years in mental health with an Iowa Driver’s License. Benefits are part of the comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Two years of relatable work experience in mental health and other human service-related positions.
• Iowa Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
• Collaborate with the individual in crisis to develop and implement a crisis stabilization plan. This plan will assist the individual developing and implementing strategies which will help them to manage the impact of the crisis as they return home.
• Create a supportive environment that includes admission process to the program, assessing status and immediate needs in collaboration with the mental health team.
• Skill development interventions with the individual and documenting observable behaviors and symptoms.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology or other human services related is preferred. Highschool diploma or 2- year Associates degree will be considered.

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Crisis Access professional for Linn County. Shift is 1st Shift (7am-3pm) with rotating weekends; FTE 1.0. The role supports adults in crisis within a 24/7 community setting and emphasizes a stable, respectful environment for recovery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a human-services field (preferred) and 2 years in mental health with an Iowa Driver’s License. Benefits are part of the comprehensive Total Rewards package.