Crisis Liaison Specialist

4 days ago

Hiawatha, Kansas, United States Kanza Mental Health Full time
Job Title: Crisis Liaison

Crisis Liaison plays a vital role in providing crisis services within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Job Summary

The Crisis Liaison is responsible for assisting the Crisis Team and Case Managers, and other support staff in providing crisis services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Triage crisis phone calls and coordinate needed services.
  • Assist Crisis Team, QMHPs, and other involved staff in coordinating state or acute psychiatric hospitalizations or crisis/respite bed facility admissions and discharges.
  • Assist Crisis Coordinator, QMHPs, and other involved staff by providing supportive interaction with clients in crisis to maintain safety.
  • Communicate and work with community partners (hospital ER, primary care physician, law enforcement, and school staff) as needed to keep informed of crisis status.
  • Crisis Liaison fulfills the duties and responsibilities as Hospital Liaison for the two state hospitals.
  • Crisis Liaison will fulfill the duties of the PRTF Coordinator. This will require coordination, phone calls, and discharge planning with PRTF where the client is placed.
  • There may be times when work outside of the regular job hours are required but are occasional and compensated as overtime.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or four years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human services field.
  • Certification in the State of Kansas to provide the service, which includes criminal, abuse/neglect registry, and professional background checks.
  • Completion of a training program approved by KDADS within 6 months of hiring.
  • Experience using Electronic Medical Record preferred.
  • Must be proficient in the English Language.
Work Environment
  • The main work site for this position will be in the Hiawatha Main Office. However, some travel to other sites may be required.
  • Professional and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Interactive with other staff members.

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