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Crisis and Intake Therapist - Tucson, United States - Banner Health
Description
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Social Svcs Beh Hlth-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Good health care is key to a good life.
At Banner Health, we understand that, and that's why we work hard every day to make a difference in people's lives.
Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people's lives - and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Banner University Medical Center - South Campus, houses the only Level 1 Academic Medical Center in Tucson meeting the needs of the SMI population.
Our team provides patients a safe, supportive environment that fosters healing and facilitates a return to the highest possible level of independence.
You can become an integral member of our patient's team, along with psychiatric doctors, NPs, pharmacists, BH Specialists, and security officers.
This position is for a Full Time Crisis and Intake Therapist in our inpatient unit. This position is full-time day shift Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm, no weekends, and one holiday per year. This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned.This position assesses the patient's plan of care and develops, implements, monitors, and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs.
The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements.This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care.
Must have knowledge of government/community agencies and resources, such as Medicare/Medicaid, long term care or other applicable resources/services. Must demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills, human relation skills and time management skills. BLS is required. Ideal candidate will have experience with behavioral health, community providers, and be comfortable with working with an acute populationHighly developed human relation and communication skills are required. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills are essential for this position.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family.
We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion.
We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital.
The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County.
Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses and coordinates behavioral health care to ensure the most appropriate level of care in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
This position provides crisis assessment and support to patients and family members who are experiencing serious psychological or psychoactive substance abuse disorders.
This position communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams within organization and outside agencies.CORE FUNCTIONS
Internal customers:
all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
External customers:
physicians, payers, community agencies, provider networks and regulatory agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or education requirement as mandated by the state board in order to obtain licensure in field of specialty.
Requires one of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)Marriage and Family Counseling (LCMFT) or MA-Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years clinical experience. Requires extensive knowledge in the areas of psychotherapy, counseling or clinical social work. Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources.
Excellent organizational, human relations, and communication skills are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one-year experience in an acute care hospital setting.Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Crisis & Intake Therapist in the specialty area.
Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, BUMCS or BTMC in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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