Remote Crisis Specialist - Behavioral Health (Part-Time)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; United States; A distancia; USD 54.000 - 69.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Colorado is seeking a Crisis Specialist (Part-time PRN) to rapidly evaluate complex behavioral health crises, provide interventions, and connect patients with resources. The role emphasizes culturally competent care and de-escalation through telephonic and virtual encounters.

Responsibilities include triage, case management, risk screening, and accurate documentation while collaborating with care teams.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 3 years of experience in a health care setting including 1 year of crisis intervention.
• Substitution: education and experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsabilidades

• Take cases triaged from peer specialists with de-escalation focus.
• Strategically manage complex behavioral health cases.
• Oversee follow-ups and counsel to defuse crisis and connect to resources.
• Provide suicide, substance use and homicide risk screening via telephone.
• Maintain crisis documentation compliant with laws and university policies.

Conocimientos

Cultural competence

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Healthcare navigation

Relationship building

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in biological science, nutrition, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

Descripción del empleo

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Colorado is seeking a Crisis Specialist (Part-time PRN) to rapidly evaluate complex behavioral health crises, provide interventions, and connect patients with resources. The role emphasizes culturally competent care and de-escalation through telephonic and virtual encounters.

Responsibilities include triage, case management, risk screening, and accurate documentation while collaborating with care teams.