Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic

SUMMARY

The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Specialist serves as a core member of the Mobile Integrated Health Program within the Department of Public Safety and collaborates with multiple offices and departments throughout the County to address the complex needs of individuals who utilize the Emergency Department for treatment of substance use and behavioral health disorders. The program uses mobile resources to deliver care and services to individuals in an out-of-hospital environment in coordination with healthcare facilities or other healthcare providers. This program additionally focuses on substance use disorder patients to prevent unnecessary emergency department visits and establish a clear referral pathway from the field to long-term rehabilitative care. The MIH Specialist shall be a certified PA Dept. of Health EMS worker or RN with prehospital experience, approved for unrestricted medical command authorization by the EMS Regional Medical Director or designee, and be responsible for identifying and engaging with various patient cohorts for follow-up by the multi-disciplinary Mobile Integrated Health Team.

Additional responsibilities include direct support and delivery of Community Health Education programs such as CPR, Naloxone administration and Stop-the-Bleed initiatives. In addition, the MIH Specialists will be responsible for the execution of special projects as assigned by the Department of Public Safety which involve the provision of medical care in non-traditional roles.

Reports directly to the Mobile Integrated Health Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete all training required in the timeframes established.
• Contact and help individuals enroll in various social service programs toassist individuals' close gaps in personal care needs, which includes interacting with EMS, Police and Fire agencies, public safety personnel, emergency department staff and case management teams.
• Document and report all findings asrequested.
• Schedule and visit individuals to complete social-ecological assessments and follow up with individuals as assigned.
• Respond to 9-1-1 emergency calls as dispatched by the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center.
• Respond to scenes supporting Montgomery County's Special Operations teams, such as USAR and HAZ-MAT, as requested.
• Be culturally competent and trained in providing crisis assistance and facilitate the following :

Post-acute care follow-up and treatment compliance.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Note : This position will require some evening and weekend shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for moderate periods of time. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Occasionally may be required to do Medium-Level and / or Heavy Level physical work, including reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Able to safely operate an emergency EMS vehicle responding in emergency or non-emergency modes of operation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires 24 / 7 availability, 365 days a year. This is an Essential Employee position. Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies.

The following is the Duty Statement for Essential Employees :

"Carries out essential job functions or assigned emergency duties which may involve assignments within the Emergency Operations Center, deployment to a field location to participate in emergency management activities, or other duties as required during periods of emergency. If received, emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions and continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks."

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY :

It is the policy of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety to promote the employment of all individuals in accordance with their fullest abilities, regardless of their race, color, religious creed, age, gender, political affiliation / registration, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, lifestyle, familial status or non-job-related handicaps or disabilities. All Department employees will be provided with equal opportunities in employment, wages, promotions, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.