Crisis Therapist UPC Front End Inpatient

Overview

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster.  Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction.  We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we’re finding better ways to do it every day.  Our story Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation’s largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states.  Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the patient in a timely manner. Maintains the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.  Obtains signatures from patient regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Gather collateral information from the individual, their clinic, other providers, the petitioner, etc. in order to provide a more thorough assessment of what the individual's immediate needs are for treatment and discharge. Develop and implement an individualized person-centered Treatment Plan that is appropriate for brief intervention.  Complete the signed Treatment Plan and review with each person and any other involved parties.
• Participates in regular case staffing with the involved Provider as new information is gathered to ensure the most clinically appropriate patient disposition.  Collaborate with medical providers, nurses, BHS, and peer supports to engage, monitor, and communicate with the individual ensuring that safety is maintained while meeting the individual’s needs.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Title 36 Involuntary Commitment process. When subpoenaed, attend COE hearings.
• Serves as a point of contact for legal process.
• Conduct brief intervention, individual, family, and group counselling.  Participate in redirecting individual behavior when necessary.  Document all services and persons activities appropriately. Maintains a safe milieu.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Maricopa County Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) system and potential funding sources. Maintain licensure in accordance with Azb BHE standards.
• Participate in individual and group supervision as required.
• Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.  Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 What You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or related field
• At least 1 year of clinical and crisis operations experience
• Licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LPC, LASAC, LISAC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT) is required

It would be great if you had:

• Knowledge of and experience with the AZ Title-36 legal process

What We Offer:

 

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

 

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protec