Psychiatric Crisis Specialist I
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Cleveland, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Nursing or a related healthcare profession
- Current licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC-III) or Registered Nurse (RN)
- Two years of work experience OR two years of an internship in a clinical setting
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive mental status, psychosocial, risk and chemical use assessments.
- Identify patient crisis needs.
- Participate in on-going assessment and care plan recommendations for patients with extended time awaiting dispositions.
- Provide crisis intervention services using a therapeutic intervention based on patient centered outcomes and standards of care.
- Supply information to the medical team for consideration of a differential diagnosis.
- Recognize significant changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
- Navigate insurance verification and pre-certification processes for behavioral health carve-outs.
- Provide psychoeducation to family and significant others of patients and other co-working caregivers about behavioral health, de-escalation and/or other related topics to assist in the current plan of care.
- Serve as a patient advocate.
- Process referred cases to appropriate disposition, including inpatient placement or assistance with community wrap around services for a successful discharge plan.
- Complete all documentation and records related to patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Designation (LISW-S), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S)