Crisis Intervention Specialist I

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a compassionate, caring, and attentive

Crisis Intervention Specialist I (CIS)

to join our Behavioral Health – Crisis Intervention team.

Do you have a passion for providing optimal mental health support to those utilizing treatment and educational services? Do you have a dream to share your passion - Join our Behavioral Health Team as the newest CIS at Kootenai Health!

About the Job

As a Crisis Intervention Specialist I on our team, and under direct supervision, you will provide basic crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization, mental health needs assessments to adults who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor degree required
• Current crisis prevention training, or MOAB during General Orientation required
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Responsibilities

• Performs these duties under immediate supervision as part of an inter-disciplinary team
• Conducts a comprehensive mental health needs assessment for each client
• Provides basic client de-escalation and stabilization; and assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment
• Coordinates interventions and de-escalation strategies with the inter-disciplinary team and external providers as appropriate
• Coordinates discharge planning and external referrals with other staff as appropriate
• Collaborates with inter-disciplinary team members in order to assist in the provision short-term case management to clients
• Provides brief solution-focused interventions and reassesses current level of need with clients waiting for a higher level of care
• With inter-disciplinary team input triages clients experiencing psychiatric emergencies, including suicide ideation and/or attempts, and determines which intervention is needed
• Identifies appropriate clinical resources and makes referrals when necessary documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral, and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring the best possible client outcome
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Potential exposure to contagious diseases, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, needles, and other infected material
• Exposure to violent and unpredictable individuals

Kootenai Health will ensure your success by providing you a robust leadership orientation program, access to Organizational Development, and co-workers who are knowledgeable and invested in your success.

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• Robust and interactive employee bonus program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality health care system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Please reach out with any questions to Julie Pickup, jpickup@kh.org, or feel free to call me at 208-625-4136. Apply today - www.kh.org/careers

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Location: Kootenai Health · Behavioral Health - Crisis Intervention Services
Schedule: Full Time, Nights