Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center

Crisis Intervention Splst OUS

Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center • $85K — $122K *
Portland, OR 97229In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required for licensure.
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist I: Experience in mental health crisis assessment preferred.
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist II: Minimum of two years in mental health/addictions services required, three years preferred.
  • Broad knowledge of crisis assessments integrating developmental and cultural considerations.
  • Familiarity with medical, mental health, and substance use diagnoses and treatment procedures.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Ability to navigate electronic medical records and standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health services in emergency settings.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and work independently.
  • Offer behavioral health consultations for patients and practitioners.
  • Deliver evidence-based behavioral interventions effectively.
  • Conduct brief psychosocial and drug/alcohol assessments.
  • Coordinate care and communication among medical teams, families, and community providers.
  • Guide patients through the continuum of care, supporting their transitions.

Benefits

  • Access to cross-training opportunities in other Care Management roles.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package.
  • Supportive work environment focused on patient care.
  • Engagement with diverse populations and communities.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Provides patient-centered, trauma-informed, short-term urgent and emergent behavioral health services in adult and pediatric emergency settings across the health continuum.
  • Works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Offers behavioral health consultations to support practitioners, family members, and patients.
  • Delivers focused, effective, evidence-based behavioral interventions.
  • Key services include:
    • Brief psychosocial assessments
    • Brief drug and alcohol assessments
    • Crisis intervention and hold assessment
    • Supportive counseling
    • Emergency department diversion
    • Care coordination and communication with medical teams, family, referents, access workers, and community providers
    • Transitions of care and discharge planning
  • Guides patients through the continuum of care.
  • Position specific to Unity Center for Behavioral Health with opportunities for cross-training into other Care Management roles at Unity and other Legacy hospitals.


Qualifications

Education:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or other behavioral health field as required by licensure or credential.

Experience:
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist I: Experience assessing and diagnosing adults experiencing a mental health crisis preferred.
  • Crisis InterventionSpecialist II: Two years' relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or social service organization. 3 years relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:
  • Broad knowledge of the principles of crisis assessments and interventions and the ability to apply them with individuals, families and/or groups integrating knowledge of normal development and the aging process, changes related to illness, and the needs of patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illness in assessment and intervention with attention to cultural and literacy implications.
  • Knowledge of medical, mental health and substance use diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology
  • Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills, including an ability to effectively triage patient and family needs, function as member of an interdisciplinary team, identification and collaboration with community stakeholders or resources and written documentation.
  • Knowledge about social determinants of health, principles of diversity/equity/inclusion and culturally responsive practice with populations who have experience historical marginalization
  • Demonstrates ability to locate, utilize and advocate for patient/family access to hospital/ community resources
  • Ability to navigate electronic medical record and effectively utilize basic computer programs.
  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and an ability to be a resource to all team members regarding such issues and knowledge of current health care environment.
  • Implements verbal de-escalation skills, as needed.
  • Clearly document the rational for discharging patients presenting some level of risk.
  • Recognize potentially dangerous situations and seeks assistance from additional personnel to ensure safety.
  • Describes and documents medical necessity for hospitalization.


Licensure

Crisis Intervention Specialist I Licensure:
  • Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate or registered Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is required at the date of hire.
  • QMHP is acceptable for hire, however, employees must pursue the clinical license applicable to their degree; LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.

Crisis Intervention Specialist II Licensure:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), required at the date of hire.


Pay Range

USD $41.24 - USD $58.96 /Hr.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

About Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center

Legacy Health System is a medical claims processing company providing data verification, claims tracking, and digital conversion solutions. Legacy Health seeks to improve the health and wellness of everyone.

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