PRN Crisis Evaluator (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Company: AllHealth Network
Location: Littleton
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionDo you want to be part of a high-performing team of 500+ behavioral health professionals, serving 18,000 clients each year?
Do you want to do meaningful work with a mission-driven organization, improving quality of life in your community through compassionate, integrated mental health services?
Well then, we've got great news for you: AllHealth Network is growing!
We are seeking Licensed Clinicians to join our Crisis Diversion Team as Crisis Evaluators on a PRN (on-call, as needed) basis, responding to crisis calls and completing comprehensive assessments of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance abuse issues, or the inability to function or maintain in the community.
Compensation:
PRN Crisis Evaluators are compensated at an hourly rate of $36 on base for all hours actually worked, as well as a $3/hr shift differential between 5pm and 7am during the week and all day on Saturday and Sunday. AllHealth Network also provides a 10% compensation differential for individuals who are bilingual in English and Spanish (language proficiency testing required).
What You'll be Doing:* Provide mental health crisis evaluation and safety planning for clients experiencing a crisis. Evaluations may take place at AllHealth Network locations or in the community (hospitals, emergency rooms, police stations, jails, juvenile detention facilities, courts of law, homes schools, departments of human services, etc.)* Complete intake and crisis assessments using appropriate mental health assessment and approved documentation coding* Complete screening and assessments for voluntary and emergency holds; when necessary, establish 27-65 mental health holds for clients requiring involuntary commitment* Conduct triage assessments and obtain collateral information to ensure that emergency interventions consider the context of the client's overall plan and avoid harm and re-traumatization* Navigate the treatment needs of the client and make referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate, aligning care outcomes* Assign persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and complete and coordinate inpatient admissions* Perform professional interpretation and analysis of clinical data and assessments to formulate a service plan, a comprehensive summary of care, treatment and diagnosis, and involving the family and/or other caretakers in all aspects of client care, as appropriate* Communicate professionally and effectively with client's fund source regarding clinical recommendations and requests for authorization for levels of care requiring pre-authorization* Coordinate ongoing services with AllHealth Network and/or community agencies as appropriate* Review documentation for referrals to the Acute Treatment Unit and determine clinical appropriateness for admission* Work with the Crisis Response Team and other treatment teams to track bed availability and efficiency of admissions* Meet Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) requirements for assessment domains within an intake assessment* Provide cross-coverage and backup for Phone Crisis Counselors as neededKey Technical Skills and Knowledge: * Education: LMFT, LPC or LCSW Licensure is Required* Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a clinical setting in the behavioral health field. * Demonstrate a high level of skill in assessment, evaluation and therapeutic engagement of diverse clients; use of evidence-based counseling models and techniques that match presenting problems; good diagnostic skills and treatment/care planning; and the ability to work with clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR). * Knowledge of DSM V and working principles of recovery and trauma-informed care in treatment planning and in direct care. Experience working with individuals and families who experience various behavioral health problems.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, merit, and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The range listed is just one component of AllHealth Networks' total compensation package for employees.
AllHealth Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
  
  
  Special Conditions of Employment:Effective September 20, 2021, this position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination upon hire. Please do not provide an attestation or vaccination documentation with your application.Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's vaccination guidance.Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado's Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.Qualifications
  Licenses & CertificationsLMFT (required)LCSW (required)LPC (required)
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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