University of Utah Job Description
Job Summary
Responds to crisis cases by providing diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention therapy, mobilization of internal and external resources; establishing appropriate stabilization and disposition of each case; and referral for follow-up care.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work or related area, licensed in the State of Utah as either a CSW or LCSW, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills is required. Or RN license in the state of Utah with previous experience in a mental health setting; demonstrated organizational, communication, and human relations skills; and a current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Card certification or obtain one within 6 months of employment required Or PHD level Psychologist, licensed in the State of Utah, with previous counseling experience and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills is required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
Problem Solving
This position has the authority to assess and diagnose psychiatric emergency patients; deem if and when to hospitalize or civilly commit patients; and determine what resources a client and family require to resolve or diminish a crisis.
Challenges encountered by the incumbent include responding to suicidal and homicidal patients, those who are too irrational to remain at liberty in the community or who may be infected with hazardous infectious agents. There is also a risk of assault from agitated, combative, irrational patients experiencing psychosis from mental disorders or substance abuse.
Comments
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.