Crisis Liaison Specialist

3 days ago


Hiawatha, Kansas, United States Kanza Mental Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Crisis Liaison to join our team at Kanza Mental Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing crisis services within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Triage crisis phone calls and coordinate necessary services.
  • Assist the Crisis Team and Case Managers in coordinating state or acute psychiatric hospitalizations or crisis/respite bed facility admissions and discharges.
  • Provide supportive interaction with clients in crisis to maintain safety.
  • Communicate and work with community partners, including hospital ER, primary care physicians, law enforcement, and school staff, as needed.
  • Fulfill the duties and responsibilities as Hospital Liaison for the two state hospitals.
  • Coordinate, communicate, and discharge plan with PRTF facilities where clients are placed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or four years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human services field.
  • Certification in the State of Kansas to provide crisis services.
  • Completion of a training program approved by KDADS within six months of hiring.
  • Experience using Electronic Medical Records preferred.
  • Proficiency in the English Language.
Work Environment

The main work site for this position will be in the Hiawatha Main Office. Some travel to other sites may be required.

This is a professional and deadline-oriented environment, and the successful candidate will be interactive with other staff members.



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