AbbeHealth Crisis Intervention Specialist (2nd & 3rd shift)

Responsibilities

• Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
• Bridges 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 organization’s 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 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.
• Skilled 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: Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology or other human services related is preferred.
• Highschool 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 Driver’s License required.