Crisis Counselor (CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, CMHC) - SafeUT Text Line

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The licensed Mental Health Clinician (CSW, LCSW, CMHC, or AMHC) in this position are responsible for responding to crisis cases by providing diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention therapy, mobilization of internal and external resources, establishing appropriate stabilization and disposition of each case and referral for follow-up care. This position has the authority to assess and diagnose psychiatric emergency patients; deem if and when to hospitalize or civilly commit patients; and determine what resources a client and family requires in order to resolve or diminish a crisis.

Challenges encountered by the incumbent include responding to suicidal and homicidal patients, as well as those who are too irrational to remain at liberty in the community.

HMHI Crisis Services

Responsibilities

Provides immediate response and crisis treatment to crisis victims, their families and departments requesting assistance.

Completes diagnostic patient assessments, outlines and implements therapeutic strategies, mobilizes and convenes support systems, acquires specialized medical consultation as needed and arranges appropriate follow-up or referral for each crisis case.

Collaborates with on-call psychiatric residents to arrange voluntary or involuntary admissions to the inpatient unit, ensuring all legal procedures are followed and involuntarily detained patients are informed of their civil rights within 24 hours of their admission.

Completes clinical documentation of the patients' assessment and services in the proper hospital record, and maintains files on all crisis patients.

Educates families and/or patients regarding disease or injury processes, hospital and agency routines and legal procedures.

May participate in case conferences, patient care planning meetings and with community health agencies to facilitate continuity of care and coordination of services.

Responds to on-call requests from police, health and service agencies, media, families and patients to provide consultation as needed.

Plans and participates in staff development conferences for crisis staff; may assist in training psychiatric residents and graduate students.

Assists with community outreach activities, i.e., professional counseling, lectures, in-service training and preventive education programs.

Collects and analyzes utilization data to evaluate program effectiveness, quality assurance, program planning and contracted service.

May serve in rotational assignments to cover weekend hospital Social Work services, EAP counselor duty, and, if qualified, serve as a Designated Examiner at Civil Psychiatric Commitment Hearings.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job outlined above.

Care is appropriate to the population served.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications

Qualifications Licenses Required

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

One of the following

Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.

Current license to practice as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in the State of Utah.

Current license to practice as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) in the State of Utah.

Current license to practice as an Associate Clinic Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in the State of Utah. * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

_ Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._*

Qualifications (Preferred)

Primary duties are working on the Huntsman Mental Health Institute CrisisLine providing crisis intervention via phone. Also, would provide support to other crisis programs when needed. Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.

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Physical Requirements

Far Vision, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at .If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Sherrie Hayashi

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 62596

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Evening

Work Schedule Sun-Tue 1700-0300

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical

Location Name Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)

Workplace Set Up On-site

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department HMH ENT 93F SAFE LINE

Category Social Services

Workplace Set Up On-site