Emergency Triage Coordinator - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Triage phone calls and provide support and counseling to clients, families, and community referrals in need of ESP assistance and/or evaluations
• Absorb and respond to crisis referral requests from clients, families, and community providers on a 24/7/365 basis
• Assist clinicians in performing bed searches for clients awaiting placement for a higher level of care
• Navigate medical record system (Avatar) for each referral as a standard practice (Updating/adding clients, scanning of paper documents, adding Alerts, Service Addendums, and Final Dispositions)
• Provide information and referrals to phone contacts
• Gather appropriate risk information and direct clients, families, and community members in accessing and utilizing supports
• Consult with Director or Assistant Director regarding high risk cases and conflict resolution when deemed necessary
• Aid in the provision of follow-up treatment including the scheduling of follow-up emergency services appointments and completion of paperwork related to triage activity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field, required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a mental health setting working in a crisis intervention setting
• Has working knowledge of the systems involved with ESP services
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with outside agencies including hospitals, police, schools and insurance providers
• Skills required to maintain professional and therapeutic communication while working with agitated or distressed clients
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
• Ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships with people served while maintaining strong boundaries/ethics

Pay

Salary Range: $21.70 - $25.50 USD

Schedule

24/7/365 basis

Benefits

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.

Contact

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