Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology(CRNA)- PRN

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Crisis Intervention Counselor to engage with individuals facing mental health crises. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, determining treatment needs, and working with emergency departments, law enforcement, and community agencies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, relevant experience, BLS certification, and a valid driver's license. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling on weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required.
• One year of job related experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Conduct clinical mental health assessments and interventions.
• Staff provide preliminary diagnoses and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Conduct bed searches and complete insurance authorizations.
• Provide mobile crisis services in the community.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Analytical Skills

Advanced Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management Skills

Collaboration/Teamwork Skills

Autonomy/Independence

Planning/Prioritizing Skills

Writing/Documentation Skills

Computer/Technology Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Position Details

Location: Camp Hill, PA. Work Type: Part Time. FTE: 0.2. Shift: Evening. Hours: Weekend varied/flexible scheduling.

Job Summary

Crisis intervention counselors engage with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and conduct clinical mental health assessments and interventions in a variety of settings to determine treatment needs for individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Staff provide preliminary diagnoses and collaborate on plans of recommended treatment, services and resources. Staff conduct bed searches for patients in need of psychiatric hospitalization and complete public and private insurance authorizations for inpatient admissions. Services include suicide risk assessment, crisis resolution, referral collaboration, supportive counseling and follow-up. Crisis counselors work closely with emergency departments, community agencies, law enforcement, schools and other mental health providers, including providing mobile crisis services in the community. In addition, staff handle calls on a 24-hour crisis hotline.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required.
• One year of job related experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Clinical Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• Crisis Management Skills
• Collaboration/Teamwork Skills
• Autonomy/Independence
• Planning/Prioritizing Skills
• Writing/Documentation Skills
• Computer/Technology Skills

If chosen for this position, you may be required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.