PRN Mobile Crisis Specialist I
Company: Truman Medical Centers
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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PRN Mobile Crisis Specialist I
TMC Truman Medical Centers
Job Location
UH Behavioral Health
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Community Mental Health Center
Position Type
Part time
Work Schedule
varied
Hours Per Week
4
If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is
the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH
is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City.
We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching
institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry,
and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers
the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion,
empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020
pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID
care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District
of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District
represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of
biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with
UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the
cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare
practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in
chronic disease management and women's services, including
high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home
to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful
specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the
location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's
Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County
access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of
outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH
Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and
serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions
accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative
Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care
center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most
comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads
Building , located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts
District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient
services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver
therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are
a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide
training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description
This position is responsible for providing mobile and/or onsite
mental health crisis services. Staff will provide crisis mental
health intervention services to clients as part of the mobile
crisis team and/or to clients presenting to University Health
Emergency Department and other clinics within the University Health
system. Staff in this position will be adept that providing brief,
intensive crisis services with the goal of reducing the need for
hospitalization, diverting from justice system contact, and
assisting with other diversion activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Psychology or
Social Work
1 - 2 years' experience working in a social services role
Basic level knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of
mental illness and community resources
Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of human services
at the Bachelor's level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele
Trained in crisis intervention
Knowledgeable about the local system of care, including but not
limited to the operation of the community providers, the Access
Crisis Intervention (ACI) system, inpatient psychiatric resources,
civil commitment procedures, and guardianship laws.
Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's
providing the best care to every patient every day.
University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing
a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal
opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We
are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not
limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including
pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation),
national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic
information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy,
disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other
category protected by applicable law.
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