Mental Health Therapist - Crisis
Imagine PediatricsSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mental Health, HealthcareIndustries
Requirements
- Based out of the Kerns building in NE Portland, OR (community-based position)
- Per diem/on-call for all shifts; minimum of 6 shifts per quarter
- Ability to provide immediate mobile response to mental health crises in Multnomah County
- Skills in triaging mental health crisis calls from Multnomah County Call Center and law enforcement
- Ability to identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others via client interviews and collateral information
- Knowledge to articulate potential outcomes of interventions, risks/benefits, and select least intrusive/supportive options
- Authority and ability to initiate involuntary transport holds per County guidelines
- Ability to coordinate with community agencies, service providers, treatment providers, and emergency departments
- Ability to assess personal safety and request law enforcement support
- Ability to collaborate with law enforcement on risk assessment and intervention plans
- Ability to provide information and facilitate linkages to mental health treatment and social services
- Ability to consult with teammates, supervisors, program managers, and medical directors
- Ability to operate in ambiguous and changing work environments
- Commitment to respecting client rights, demonstrating professional boundaries and ethics
- Adherence to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements
- Proficiency in documenting and maintaining electronic health records (EHR) compliant with agency, program, local, state, and federal regulations
- Responsibility for safety of consumers, staff, and property; familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures
- Completion of annual employee training requirements on time per licensing and agency standards
- Participation in scheduled staff meetings
- Attendance at seminars, training, and educational opportunities to develop professional skills
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate mobile response to individuals experiencing mental health crises in Multnomah County
- Triage mental health crisis calls from the Multnomah County Call Center and law enforcement agencies
- Identify and assess risk factors for harm to self or others in the client’s psycho-social state
- Consider and articulate potential outcomes of interventions, discuss risks/benefits, and justify chosen course of action
- Initiate involuntary transport holds for individuals at risk of harm to self/others per County guidelines
- Coordinate crisis responses with community agencies and service providers
- Provide assessment dispositions to treatment providers and emergency departments
- Assess personal safety in the environment and request law enforcement support as needed
- Collaborate with law enforcement to determine intervention risks and develop client approach plans
- Provide information and facilitate linkages to mental health treatment and social services
- Consult with teammates, supervisors, program managers, and program medical directors
- Operate in ambiguous and frequently changing work environments
- Respect client rights and responsibilities while demonstrating professional boundaries and ethics
- Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements
- Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records per all policies and regulations
- Ensure responsibility for safety of consumers, staff, and property; follow fire regulations and evacuation procedures
- Complete annual training requirements timely per licensing and agency standards
- Attend seminars, training, and educational opportunities to develop skills
- Participate in all scheduled staff meetings
Skills
crisis response
risk assessment
trauma-informed care
mental health triage
crisis stabilization
case coordination
involuntary holds
documentation
collaboration with law enforcement
community outreach
Circadia Health
Health monitoring solutions for nursing facilities
About Circadia Health
Circadia Health offers health monitoring solutions for nursing facilities, using technology to detect vital biosignals like respiration from up to 8 feet away. This early warning system alerts healthcare providers in advance, allowing for timely interventions that can reduce hospitalizations. The company provides automated daily reports and integrates with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enhance patient care. Circadia Health's subscription-based model ensures continuous monitoring and reporting, helping clients improve health outcomes and operational efficiency.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$97.5MTotal Funding
CONVERTIBLECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Gym Membership
Risks
Emerging startups with similar solutions may increase competition.
Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could impact operations.
Integration challenges with diverse EMR systems may cause inefficiencies.
Differentiation
Circadia offers FDA-approved contactless monitoring, unique in the healthcare market.
Their system predicts medical events days in advance, enhancing patient care.
Integration with EMR provides detailed trend analysis, improving healthcare quality.
Upsides
Growing demand for remote monitoring boosts Circadia's market potential.
AI integration enhances predictive analytics, offering timely health alerts.
Aging U.S. population increases need for advanced elder care solutions.
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