Crisis Therapist - Full Time

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.

We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more! 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Position provides mental health evaluations and services in the Emergency Department of the medical center.  Provides consultative services to other Broadlawns Medical Center (BMC) departments.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1.        Demonstrates awareness and application of all Crisis Team policies and procedures.

2.        Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for their professional practice.

3.        Participates in continuing education to further professional development.

4.        Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to changes in workload, schedule, department function and procedures.

5.        Participates actively in creating a positive and harmonious work environment by demonstrating team work and cooperative, responsive behaviors.

6.        Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

7.        Meets/exceeds competency criteria specific to the tasks and duties of the position.

8.        Demonstrates service excellence in all activities and interactions.

9.        Documents the clinical assessment with a DSM IV-TR/DSM V diagnosis on all Crisis Team evaluations

10.      Completes Crisis Team consultation requests from the medical units with a 24-hour period as appropriate.  This period may need to be less based on the patient needs.

11.      Attends and participates in all clinical and administrative meetings.

12.      Attends 75% of departmental meetings as appropriate to assigned responsibilities.

13.      Provides emergency back-up services for the Social Services and Chaplain after hours as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.        Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

2.        Knowledge in crisis intervention techniques and brief therapy.

3.        Ability to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team.

4.        Clinical experience in evaluation, assessment and multi-axial diagnoses of adolescents and adults in various stages of development cycle.

5.        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Shift

7a-5:30p (United States of America)

Benefits (FT/PT) 

• Retirement - IPERS 

• Education Assistance 

• Employee Health & Wellness 

• PTO 

• Free Parking

• Health Insurance 

• Supplemental Insurance 

• 529 College Savings Plan 

• And more! 

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer