Crisis Intervention Specialist (3rd shift)

Area of Interest ----------------

Behavioral Health Services -------------------------

FTE ------

Hours per pay period -------------------

1.0

Department ------------

Crisis Access - Linn County -------------------------

Shift --------

Full Time 3rd 11pm-7a

Job ID ------

178527

Overview ----------

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.

Crisis Services ----------------

are designed to assist individuals who are in a mental health crisis and need a supportive environment and staff to help them work through the crisis. We provide a stable and consistent environment to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis in a community setting 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Why UnityPoint Health ---------------------

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We are proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• More
• We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career
• Adoption assistance to help you grow your family

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities -----------------

Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste, and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.

Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organizations commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.

Collaborate with the individual in crisis to develop and implement a crisis stabilization plan. This plan will assist the individual in developing and implementing strategies which will help them to manage the impact of the crisis as they return home.

Create a supportive environment that includes admission process to the program, assessing status, and immediate needs in collaboration with the mental health team.

Skill development interventions with the individual and documenting observable behaviors and symptoms.

Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications --------------

Education ---------

• Bachelors degree in social work, nursing, psychology, or other human services-related field is preferred.
• High school diploma or 2-year Associates degree will be considered.

Qualifications --------------

Experience ---------

Two years of relatable work experience in mental health and other human service-related positions.

Iowa Drivers License required.