Crisis Intervention Specialist-Second Shift
US-IA-Iowa City
careers
Req #: 160030
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: POSITION SUMMARY Area of Interest: Behavioral Health FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8 Department: Crisis Services - Linn County Access Center Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for facilitating and arranging for the provision of Mental health and substance use disorder treatment needs of individuals admitted to the Linn County Access Center. Responsibilities: * Communicates daily with staff to identify individuals that need to be seen for evaluation. * Collects required demographic data and insurance information on referred individuals and enters this data into the EHR. * Schedules appointments in the EHR * Gathers clinical information for prescribers prior to the appointments from other treatment providers. * Works with the client to build rapport and engagement in the treatment process. This includes gather information on presenting issue, previous history and gather basic vitals. * Reviews the Intake/orientation handbook with individuals prior to receiving services. * Acts as a liaison between prescribers and other treatment team members. * Communications treatment recommendations with the individual and treatment team to understand the plan. Assists with obtaining medications as necessary. * Participates in discharge planning and coordination of "warm handoffs." * Provides aftercare support as needed. * Works with clients throughout facility that could benefit from Peer Support services either individually or in a group. * As a peer, provides non-judgmental listening and conveys home for recovery process. * Participates in various ACCMH or GuideLink activities as assigned. * Develops appropriate new skills and accepts new responsibilities as program and community needs evolve. * Attends regular staff meetings and participates in evaluating and planning for services. * Completes assigned educational trainings. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Peer Support Academy Training or ability to complete within 6 months of hire. * 30 additional hours of crisis training * Two years of previous experience in behavioral health field * Valid Iowa Driver's License * Must carry current automobile insurance in accordance with Abbe's policies * Must present a recent MVR accounting from the Motor Vehicle Department, State of Iowa to the Human Resources Department. The results of this MVR must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in Abbe's motor vehicle policies.
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