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Responsible for completing behavioral health screenings and assessments for patients. Conducts follow ups and provides documentation.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Responsible for completing behavioral health screenings and assessments for patients. Conducts follow ups and provides documentation.
Responsibilities
- Performs crisis intervention for patients in urgent need of care.
- Conducts behavioral health assessments and recommends psychiatric hospitalizations, as needed.
- Writes petitions for involuntary treatment and creates documentation in EHR.
- Provides referrals for outpatient services.
- Collaborates with medical staff and Gila River Indian Community Police Department staff.
- Performs other job-related activities as requested.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field of study required, plus 2 years of experience in Behavioral Health field or a closely related field of study or Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field of study preferred, plus 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health field or a closely related field of study.
- Current and continuing BLS training and certifications preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year crisis experience preferred.
- State of Arizona driver's license with no significant violations during the last 5 years.
- Current State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance card required.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.
