Crisis Intervention Specialist-LCSW

About the role

The Crisis Intervention Specialist practices in an evaluation/treatment setting to evaluate and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders using a patient-centered and trauma-informed approach. Works both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Works with patient/support systems to evaluate and diagnose utilizing Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; assess patient risk to self and/or others, complete and implement risk reduction/mitigation plans to ensure patient and community safety; complete crisis psychosocial assessment and develop care plan for patient including outpatient resources, follow up appointments and inpatient admission if needed. Must be able to work effectively and flexibly in a high paced, demanding, and unpredictable environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders using a patient-centered and trauma-informed approach.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Assess patient risk to self and/or others, and implement risk reduction/mitigation plans.
• Complete crisis psychosocial assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Ensure patient and community safety by implementing appropriate interventions.
• Work effectively and flexibly in a high-paced, demanding, and unpredictable environment.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Social Work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work, OR from a school in candidacy status by the council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Upon hire: Oregon Clinical Social Worker License (1) Or2 years Relevant Social Work experience. May include CSWA experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year All EMPL's: Care Management: Experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Social Work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work, OR from a school in candidacy status by the council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Upon hire: Oregon Clinical Social Worker License (1) Or2 years Relevant Social Work experience. May include CSWA experience.

Skills

• Experience in acute care settings.
• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Ability to assess patient risk and implement mitigation plans.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a high-paced environment.

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.

Pay

The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Per-Diem

Location

OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St