Mobile Crisis Clinician-Part Time

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement IPERS

Education Assistance

Health Insurance

PTO

Free Parking

Employee Health & Wellness

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a part-time Mobile Crisis Clinician to support crisis services during the overnight shift. The role involves triage, psychosocial assessment, safety planning, and connecting clients with community resources.

Collaboration with the Des Moines Police Department and other staff is essential to deliver behavioral health support. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in human services, at least 2 years of experience with chronic mental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of crisis therapy and intervention techniques.
• 2+ years working with individuals with chronic mental illness or ED experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives transferred mental or behavioral health calls from 911 dispatch.
• Performs triage screening and psychosocial assessment; documents in client record.
• Conducts ongoing data collection focusing on environment, self-care and barriers.
• Provides response and interim plan for identified needs.
• Forms individualized safety plan and connects with support system.
• Engages clients for ongoing assessment, support, and motivational interviewing.
• Attends team meetings and contributes to multidisciplinary treatment goals.
• Assists in program development and client activities.
• Obtains and provides transportation for clients as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation per department standards.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and access points.
• Provides referrals to Broadlawns and community resources.
• Back-up to other Community Crisis positions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Safety planning

Client assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!Mobile Crisis ClinicianPART TIMEGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Mobile Crisis Clinician reports to the Crisis Services department manager and completes triage screening, assists with de-escalation of crisis, completes safety planning, and supports clients by providing community referrals as indicated. The individual works in collaboration with Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) dispatch and other department area staff to provide Behavioral Health support.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Receives transferred mental or behavioral health component calls from 911 dispatch.2. Begins initial triage screening-and psychosocial assessment for clients, documents assessment within client record in a timely manner.3. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on environmental, self-care, and education, identifying potential barriers, disposition options and appropriate community resources in maintaining positive health.4. Provides a response and interim plan to clients with an identified need.5. Formulates an individualized, and age-appropriate safety plan. Establishes contact with appropriate individuals from client's support system or identified professionals.6. Interacts with clients to provide ongoing assessment, support, and motivational interviewing.7. Attends team meetings and actively participates in the development of multi-disciplinary treatment for each client, including formulation of appropriate and measurable goals.8. Assist in the development and participates in programming for clients.9. Obtains and/or provides transportation for clients.10. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all services provided in accordance with department standards and regulations.11. Develops and maintains awareness of broad spectrum of community resources and knowledge of how to access them as needed by clients.12. Provides referrals to BMC and community resources as appropriate.13. Provides back-up to other Community Crisis department positions as needed.14. Performs other duties as assigned.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS1. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to changes in workload, schedule, department function and procedures.2. Compliant with HIPAA/confidentiality standards at all times.3. Participates actively in creating a positive and harmonious work environment by demonstrating teamwork and cooperative, responsive behaviors.4. Works collaboratively with the client and other behavioral health staff to formulate goals for treatment.5. Demonstrates effective communication methods and service excellence in all activities and interactions.6. Documents assessments on 100% of evaluations.7. Work with clients to remain independent in the community.MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS1. Bachelor's degree in human services or related field from an accredited educational program.2. Knowledge of crisis therapy and intervention techniques3. 2+ years working with individuals with chronic mental illness or Emergency Department experience.4. Valid Iowa Driver's License and ability to transport clients.5. Ability to pass Des Moines Police Department background check and fingerprinting. May not be convicted of a felony crime.6. Ability to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team and in a high stress environment.7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.8. Ability to verbally de-escalate clients utilizing BMC trained programs.9. Ability to complete electronic charting and documentation.Work Shift10p-8a (United States of America)Benefits (FT/PT)Retirement - IPERSEducation AssistanceEmployee Health & WellnessPTOFree ParkingHealth InsuranceSupplemental Insurance529 College Savings PlanAnd more!Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer