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Crisis Intervention Specialist

2 months ago


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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Crisis Worker to join our team at Sinai Chicago. As a Crisis Worker, you will play a critical role in providing emergency mental health services to patients in crisis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of patients presenting to the emergency department in crisis.
  • Recognize patients suffering from acute symptoms of suicidality, homicidality, agitation, psychosis, mania, intoxication, anxiety, and other presentations, and determine the need for hospitalization.
  • Work closely with on-call psychiatric providers and ED attending physicians to determine appropriate disposition and provide immediate stabilization as needed.
  • Facilitate medical evaluations to determine patient medical stability and be familiar with psychotropic medications.
  • Be knowledgeable about legal documents such as voluntary admission forms, certificates, and petitions, and facilitate transfers to and from other hospitals.
  • Assist licensed clinicians in formulating psychiatric diagnoses and provide patients with referrals to community agencies and substance abuse treatment programs.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, family members, ED staff, and outside agencies such as CPD, CFD, SASS, and nursing homes.
Requirements
  • Must be able to type at least 50 wpm.
  • Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, MCOs, and commercial insurances, and ability to complete pre-certifications as needed.

Why Join Our Team?

Sinai Chicago is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Crisis Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to a dynamic team of healthcare professionals.