trauma Intervention Specialist, Clinical License - Chicago, United States - Cook County, IL

Description

Job Title

Trauma Intervention Specialist, Clinical License

(Inpatient, Outpatient, and/or Community-based)

Department

Trauma and Burn

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Trauma Intervention Specialist (TIS) provides primary assessment and care to trauma patients and families regarding health, mental health, and spiritual needs post traumatic injury.

Supports patients and families to cope with the aftermath of traumatic injury in terms of emotional, psychological, and spiritual impact.

Completes assessments regarding the impact of trauma, performs mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening, assesses emotional health and safety risks (re-injury and/or retaliation), and identifies strengths and resiliencies that support recovery.

Provides trauma-informed supportive mental health counseling to patients and families to address post-traumatic stress symptoms in both inpatient, outpatient, and/or community-based settings.

Offers palliative care, risk reduction, and bereavement interventions as appropriate.

Typical Duties

• Responds in real-time to patients admitted to trauma resuscitation offering crisis intervention and Psychological First Aid to patients and their support systems
• Performs as a higher-level professional within Healing Hurt People Chicago's (HHPC).
• Supervises and mentor's interns and junior staff.
• Participates in leadership activities and participating in program development functions, staff training/development (program fidelity/standards of care), etc. as developed, assigned, and approved by program leadership.
• Addresses patient care needs utilizing basic case management to in-house and community resources, as necessary.
• Assesses patients and families in the Department related to the psycho-social impact of trauma (particularly PTSD), spiritual and emotional health, and safety risk.
• Conducts psychosocial/spiritual assessments and orientation with Trauma patients and families, including conversations about advance directives
• Offers strengths-based psychoeducation regarding the impact of traumatic injury for patients and their support systems.
• Provides trauma-informed mental health counseling utilizing evidence-based practices such as Psychological First Aid and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
• Coordinates support services to families throughout the dying process, including morgue/unit viewing, organ donation and bereavement support and follow-up with family members after a patient death.
• Coordinates family meetings and interdisciplinary planning for patients/families
• Makes referrals to in-house and community providers as appropriate and available.
• Performs outreach activities, i.e., well-being checks and recruitment to intervention programs Participates in development and implementation of research protocols related to Department projects.
• Maintains documentation and reporting mechanisms for patient/family interventions.
• Follows up with patients in clinic to provide short- and long-term mental health counseling and basic case management.
• Provides emotional support to staff in times of crisis and debrief after critical events.
• Collaborates with hospital and community-based services (such as community violence or domestic violence intervention programs) to provide continuity of care.
• Develops educational materials for Trauma residents, nurses, and Departmental staff, and participates in quality improvement projects designed to improve trauma-informed care within the Department.
• Participates in team meetings and trainings related to Departmental projects
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional typical duties for Community-based setting

• Provide intensive case management (ICM) services within the Safety, Emotions, Loss, and Future (SELF) framework. The model is best characterized as low volume clients); long-term (ideally six months with weekly sessions); and high intensity due to violent injury and exposure to community violence.
• Fosters healing and community through co-facilitation of SELF groups.
• Screens and assesses patients for common mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), and PTSD symptoms), as well as psychosocial assessments including family, housing, education, medical, substance use, criminal justice involvement, mental status, violence exposure.
• Provides brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or other treatments appropriate for trauma-focused care.
• Develops plans of care, in consultation with clients and families, to address safety and symptoms of trauma by increasing connection to school, family, social supports, and social services. Serves as a mentor and partner assisting clients as they develop skills to navigate systems of care, i.e., medical, academic, employment, housing, social service, and mental health.
• Supports and closely coordinates mental health care with the patients' primary care provider and other treating mental health providers.
• Documents clinical assessments, care plans, and interventions utilizing Healing Hurt People Chicago's (HHPC) electronic case management tool and other electronic medical records as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university (Must provide Official Transcripts at the time of interview)
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license to starting employment (Must provide proof at the time of interview)
• Experience screening urban trauma patients for PTSD and other mental health disorders

Community-based positions will require the following:
Must be able to travel to multiple work sites

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of experience with urban trauma patients in the areas of advance care planning, bereavement support, violence screening, and family assessments

Clinical experience with urban trauma patients in the immediate post injury phase and critical care settings

One (1) year experience with patient population or similar populations: urban trauma patients, violently injured, exposure to community violence, history of incarceration, burns in the areas of advance care planning, bereavement support, violence screening, and family systems assessments

Experience in an Urban Level I Trauma Center

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of the target communities and the target populations

Knowledge of formal and informal organizations in the target communities

Knowledge and competence in Office and research databases

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

Ability to assess, problem solve and make decisions on available data

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures:

complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.


VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing

Please note:
If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.

Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).

Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

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