Psychiatric Crisis Therapist

• Provides crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, triage, resource development and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients
• Provides direct specialized care with patients who have been identified as needing psychological assessment or interventions
• Provide ongoing rounding, counsels patients utilizing solution focused therapy and utilizes problem solving collaboratively with patient to stabilize condition/crisis
• Uses short-term crisis intervention techniques and/or referrals to other support services
• Develops discharge and safety plan in direct consultation with patient, family, physician and health care team
• Coordinates arrangements to implement plan
• Facilitates admission process to inpatient psychiatric unit
• Ensure patients are pre-certified for recommended level of care
• Communicates with staff and physicians to obtain all relevant patient information
• Participate in unit meetings, trainings related to departmental changes or enhancements and education
• Adheres to relevant state and federal guidelines governing patient care
• Ability to flex hours within the department and cross train to related job roles/duties
• Ensure accurate data collection for billing, the management information system, and other purposes

• Master's Degree in behavioral health sciences or related field with a minimum of two years’ experience in a mental health or related setting
• LSW, LPC minimum licensure (WI does not require licensure)
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations with strong interpersonal skills
• knowledge of techniques to de-escalate aggressive behavior
• High tolerance for emotionally stressful situations
• Risk assessment, psychotherapy and family/group treatment skills
• Knowledge of behavioral health referrals and resources
• Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic categories
• Knowledge and education on the typical development related to the lifespan
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more