Mental Health Crisis Clinician

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Mental Health Crisis Clinician to provide consultative care for patients experiencing crises. This role emphasizes collaboration with health care teams to ensure effective patient-centered solutions, requiring specific qualifications, including a master's degree and relevant experience. Join us to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Benefits

Retention bonus up to $3750

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Well-being dollars

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Crisis management and patient assessment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and evaluation for patients in crisis.
• Collaborate with care teams for patient-centered recommendations.
• Coordinate placements and referrals as necessary.

Skills

Crisis Management

Patient Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling

Job description

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Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Assist emergency room team, in a consultant role to provide clinical care, evaluation and disposition recommendation to patients and families presenting to the emergency room in mental health or substance abuse crisis. Provides written recommendation for level of care and coordinates placement, plan and/or referral as needed. Uses organizational admission criteria for decision making and communicates/coordinates disposition recommendation with treatment and community teams.

Principle Responsibilities

• Consultative Care
• Conduct face-to-face, in person or virtual (telehealth) consultation with patients in crisis/psychiatric emergencies.
• Assess clinical condition.
• Recommend appropriate level of clinical care.
• Collaborative Coordination
• Collaborates with community care team and caregivers to provide patient-centered recommendation.
• Provides ongoing reassessment and crisis intervention while patient remains in the emergency room.
• Coordinates with placement team and/or community partners to support disposition recommendation.
• Resource Optimization
• Referrals of patients to outpatient services either within or outside the system.
• Remains up to date with current resources and patient access referrals within the system and in the community.
• Care Plan Formation/Organization
• Enter and track required data.
• Provide strong documentation of collateral contacts, guardians/power of attorneys and other caregivers relevant to the patient presentation.
• Note disposition of case providing clear rationale for recommendations.
• Follow necessary guidelines for documentation of discharge plans.
  

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health profession
• 2+ years experience in a behavioral health setting
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct clinical experience in a hospital, mental health, or clinic setting
• 1 year crisis management skills in hospital, clinic, or managed care setting
  
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire or
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Psychologist-MN Board of Psychology required upon hire
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
  
  
  

Pre-licensed individuals, with crisis experience, are encouraged to apply - LPC / LGSW / AMFT.

Hours will be evenings, 10-hour shifts: 3p-1a or 1p-11pm

6 shifts per pay period

This position is eligible for up to $3750 retention bonus (with 2-year commitment) + 30 hours frontloaded PTO.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $36.22 to $49.65 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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