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- Completes diagnostic patient assessments, outlines and implements therapeutic strategies, mobilizes and convenes support systems, acquires specialized medical consultation as needed and arranges appropriate follow-up or referral for each crisis case.
- Completes clinical documentation of the patients' assessment and services in the proper hospital record.
- May participate in case conferences, patient care planning meetings and with community health agencies to facilitate continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Responds to on-call requests from police, health and service agencies, families and patients to provide consultation as needed.
- Plans and participates in staff development conferences for crisis staff.
- Assists with community outreach activities.
- Collects and analyzes utilization data to evaluate program effectiveness, quality assurance, program planning and contracted service.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job outlined above.
- Care is appropriate to the population served.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
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One of the following - Current
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Associate Clinic Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in the State of Utah. _* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._ - This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
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Crisis Worker - SALT LAKE CITY, United States - University of Utah Health
Description
Overview
_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
EO/AA_
The licensed
Mental Health Clinician (CSW, LCSW, CMHC, or ACMHC) in this position are responsible for responding to crisis cases by providing diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention therapy, mobilization of internal and external resources, establishing appropriate stabilization and disposition of each case and referral for follow-up care.
This position has the authority to assess and diagnose psychiatric emergency patients; deem if and when to hospitalize or civilly commit patients; and determine what resources a client and family requires in order to resolve or diminish a crisis.
Challenges encountered by the incumbent include responding to suicidal and homicidal patients, as well as those who are too irrational to remain at liberty in the community.
Responsibilities
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Qualifications
Qualifications
Licenses Required
_ Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._
Physical Requirements
Far Vision, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
_To inquire about this posting, email:
EEO Statement
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
__To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action:
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_Sherrie Hayashi_
_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_
_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)_
_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_
_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_
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_Online reports may be submitted
_For more information:
_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information.Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
__This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._
Requisition Number _57655_
Reg/Temp _Regular_
Employment Type _Full-Time_
Shift _Night_
Work Schedule _Sun-Wed or _
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Clinical_
Location Name _Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
_City_ _SALT LAKE CITY_
_State_ _UT_
Department _HMH ENT 93F CRISIS LINE_
Category _Social Services_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
