Mental Health Co-Responder-Psychiatry Adult - Cleveland, OH

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 9:30AM - 6PM Monday-Friday

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Provide acute crisis mental health services to residents within the designated physical jurisdiction of contracted municipalities. Completes crisis consult notes and all other required documentation to coordinate care in the field. Coordinates the delivery of psychiatric and chemical dependency specific services with the appropriate public safety and professional staff members. Acts as a liaison between patient and inpatient/outpatient referral sources. Independently provides mental health evaluations and treatments for patients in an assigned area. Collaborates with Police, Fire, EMS departments and other colleagues as needed. Collaborates with Co-Responder governance committee. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required: Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or other behavioral health-related field of study from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or other similarly accrediting body. Currently licensed by the State of Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). 2 years of post-master's experience working with patients as a Clinical Social Worker or Counselor. Experience with evidence based behavioral interventions. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Prior experience with psychiatric intake and/or patient assessment and disposition. Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Valid Driver's License. Preferred: Currently licensed by the State of Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW-S), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor (LPCC-S). Previous experience with crisis intervention treatment services. Physical Demands: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, via phone, email, and other communications. Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.