Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinator

Overview: The Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinator provides mental health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals identified as having psychiatric disorders; plan treatment modalities, coordinate treatment plans and follow clients through the treatment process; may supervise clinical interns or entry level Mental Health Professionals (MHP Is). There is also typically an element of care coordination, helping to coordinate services for patient to ensure all available community resources are utilized to the patient's best advantage.

Overview:

The Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinator provides mental health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals identified as having psychiatric disorders; plan treatment modalities, coordinate treatment plans and follow clients through the treatment process; may supervise clinical interns or entry level Mental Health Professionals (MHP Is).  The position works one on one with patients and facilitates group therapy sessions. There is also typically an element of care coordination, helping to coordinate services for patient to ensure all available community resources are utilized to the patient's best advantage. The Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinator works with the care team to assist with the determination of the care plan.     

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain the patient’s treatment plan throughout the patient’s course of treatment with input from the care team  
Keep patient, family, or others informed as to the patient’s progress throughout treatment as the patient desires.  
Complete safety planning  
Complete discharge planning  
May lead psychoeducational groups   
Coordinate patient’s social determinants of care needs  
Practice de-escalation techniques  
Provide patient information and make referrals  
Understand Medicaid and other governmental benefit systems and help patients navigate through the public mental health system.   
Help patients follow through with their health goals.  
Coordinate medical and behavioral healthcare for patients   
Assists patients with activities of daily living  
Conducts assessments including but not limited to suicide screening and mental health assessments, patient rights, obtaining releases of information, advanced directives etc.  
May completes patient rounding in order to maintain a safe environment  
Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services  
May transport patients  
May mentor less experienced Mental Health Professionals, or clinical Interns  
Maintains accurate, concise, and current clinical documentation  
Participate in all required trainings and educational activities  
Participate in department level meetings and huddles  
Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode  

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field , required

​1 year experience with population served, required

Cert Crisis Prevention Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)  and Mgmt of Aggressive Behavior Training International Inc (MOAB), within 60 days of hire, required
​​IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training, required

IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training, required

Basic Life Support (BLS), required