Qualified Behavioral Health Professional - Crisis Response
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional - Crisis Response
Department : Mobile Crisis Response - CTP 10 552
Entity : Peoria Service Area
Job Category : Mental Health
Employment Type : PRN - As Needed
Job ID : 39503
Experience Required : Not Indicated
Education Required : Masters Degree
Shift : As Needed
Location : Peoria, IL
Usual Schedule : as needed
On Call Requirements : as needed
Work Location : Trillium - Crisis Center
Secondary Job Category : Mental Health
Weekend Requirements : as needed
Holiday Requirements : as needed
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Position Summary :
Position provides crisis intervention services / assessments / evaluation and stabilization / case management to people in a primarily community-based environment.
Qualifications :
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Driver's License upon hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work requires travel
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Ability to work with all different age groups. Basic computer skills / ability to keyboard - completing documentation in the electronic and / or paper medical record.
Ability to drive in a variety of weather conditions. Ability to perform de-escalation techniques
Essential Functions :
Provide Crisis intervention / case management and clinical services* Actively listens to presenting issues, uses motivational interviewing skills and crisis interventions to ensure safety and determine appropriate course of action* Exercises judgment and decision-making that is clinically safe, logical and deliberate* Reach a resolution of crises that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive* Recognize, respect and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families and community resources and referrals* Works with law enforcement, emergency departments and other emergency personnel in crisis situations* Provides follow up case management as assigned
- Maintains appropriate treatment boundaries with clients and family members* Maintains required productivity
- Complete clinical documentation and other forms of communication in a timely manner* All documentation is completed the same day of service and accurately reflects the reason for contact, interventions used and outcomes* Completes legal paperwork for inpatient admissions thoroughly to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards including patient rights* Completes paperwork required for billing purposes* Reports any critical or unusual situations and completes incident reports as required* Interact and communicate with law enforcement, medical staff and other community providers effectively* Communicates effectively in-person, through email;
responds in a timely manner to voicemails* Uses effective means to educate others about mental illness and addiction
Maintains current knowledge of community resources and provides information to appropriate parties* Serves as a resource for individuals and community providers for community resources and how to access them* Has an understanding of and complies with Illinois' Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code
Serves as a mandated reporter and ensures reports are filed with appropriate parties* Participates in clinical supervision as outlined by immediate supervisor, and keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, concerns and outcomes
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.